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Firefighters worked quickly to battle a blaze at 23 Howard Street, Babylon Feb. 7
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Battling high winds and freezing temperatures, Babylon firefighters responded to two house fires on Sunday, Feb. 7, keeping damage limited through quick action by volunteers.
The first call came at 2 p.m. for a fire at 23 Howard Street. First-arriving units saw flames coming from beneath the home’s siding. Firefighters quickly hooked up hoses to a nearby hydrant and attacked the blaze, which had started in the basement.
“Apparently someone in the home was attempting to defrost pipes and accidentally set the fire,” said Babylon Fire Chief James Miga. “We were fortunate that there was a fire hydrant right in front of the house and the volunteers were able to quickly hook up water hoses.”
Everyone had already left the house, and
no pets were inside, Miga said. The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes, with crews remaining on the scene for roughly two hours.
“Damage to the home was contained to the west side, though there was a lot of smoke and water damage,” Miga said. “The fire went up the wall; it was old construction with no fire bricks between the floors.” About 40 to 50 volunteers assisted at the scene.
Later that day, Babylon firefighters received a second call for a fire on Shore Road near Oak Street. When crews arrived, the back of the home was fully involved. Firefighters knocked down the blaze in 15 minutes.
First responders also had to prevent a resident from re-entering the home while the fire was being extinguished.
Miga said the department faced challenges reaching the Shore Road house because
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By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com
Babylon Village will have what organizers are calling an “extra sparkle” when the 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off on March 22 — led by this year’s Grand Marshal, longtime dance instructor Patti Love.
Love, owner and director of Mise Eire Irish Step Dancers of Babylon, was selected in what parade committee member Lauren Salamone described as a “heartfelt decision rooted in her longstanding dedication to the community.”
“Along with many return groups, we’re excited to feature new participants and creative floats,” said Salamone. “There a wonderful energy this year, and the community response has been especially enthusiastic, making this celebration feel even more special.”
Salamone said Love “exemplifies the spirit, generosity and enthusiasm that this parade represents.
“Her years of service and positive impact have touched countless lives, and we felt it was the perfect time to recognize her contributions in a very visible way. We are truly honored and thrilled to have her lead the parade—it feels both meaningful and celebratory.”
Love has led Mise Eire —
Gaelic for “I am Ireland” — for more than 40 years. The child of Irish immigrant parents, she has been dancing since she was 4 and has competed nationally and at world championships.
Beyond the studio, Love has been active in the community as a member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and St. Joseph’s Church, where she belongs to the Catholic Daughters. She also served for many years as a catechist teacher.
An educator at heart, Love has taught at Stella Maris Regional School in Sag Harbor, the Long Island Beauty School and in the West Islip School District, in addition to leading workshops throughout the region.
Earlier in her career, she was a tenor drummer in the Saffron Kilts Pipe Band and performed at the White House for President Jimmy Carter.
At Mise Eire, Love said she aims to teach more than steps. Her goal, she said, is to share not only the technique of Irish dance but also its joy and spirit.
Love has three daughters, Shannon, Kelly and Erin, and two grandchildren, Harrison and Kennedy.
She called being named Grand Marshal of the Village of Babylon’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade an “honor.”
As Grand Marshal, Love hopes to bring together current
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By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirads@liherld.com
Juggling two collegiate sports, lacrosse and volleyball, and now having earned awards in two categories at the 2025 International Forum on Research Excellence, SUNY Old Westbury senior Stephanie Velez of North Babylon, North Babylon High School Class of 2022 graduate, is only working harder as she furthers her studies in what has become a passion for researching the effects of lead exposure on the brain.
“It made me feel recognized and also feel appreciated,” said Velez of receiving the awards for her research. “I’ve been doing this research since the summer and I’m still doing it now, to make it more precise.”
A member of the class of 2026, Velez is majoring in Biological Sciences and minoring in Neuropsychology and presented at this forum that was centered on the theme “Science and Society: Crafting a Vision for a Sustainable Tomorrow,” organized by the International Honor Society of Science and Engineering, Sigma Xi.
She noted that her research allowed her to further understand how much she enjoys neuroscience and increase her desire to continue to pursue work in this field of study.
Velez’s project titled “The Effects of Neurodevelopmental Lead Exposure on The Formation of Prefrontal Cortical Neural Networks,” earned her two awards in the Physiology and Immunology and Biology and Biotechnology categories, which also earned her a free one-year membership and induction into the prestigious Sigma Xi Research Society.
Her work was based on new research analyzing the effects of exposure to low levels of lead poisoning on Long-Evans rats. Velez found through her research that even low levels of lead exposure after birth can harm the shape of prefrontal cortex neurons in these rats.
A participant in the Old Westbury Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Sciences program, also known as OW STEAM, Velez’s research was completed under the direction and mentorship of Lorenz Neuwirth, Ed.D., professor of Psychology and researcher in the SUNY Neuroscience Research Institute.
Neuwirth credits Velez’s dedication and discipline for the success she has had in the field already and called her one of his top five students out of over 100 that he has mentored over the years.
“She’s in multiple programs, she really is an exceptional individual,” said Neuwirth.
The greater hope of this research, Neuwirth said, is to design drug therapies that can reverse the effects of lead exposure and “get rid of this problem rather than continually deal with it from generation to generation.”
He explains that if you are born “normal,” but then are exposed from birth onward to an environment where you’re getting lead contaminants from food, toys, or water supply, then your brain could be at a disadvantage for life.
“What Stephanie was able to do was characterize some of those differences and we’re building off that study right now with our drug treatment model to repeat the same thing and then give those animals the same drug treatment I’ve been working
on for over 20 years and see if we can recover those structures in found abnormalities so it looks more typical,” said Neuwirth. “If it does, we have concrete evidence to suggest that this drug therapy actually works more than just resetting behavior and actually prevents the circuits from going the wrong way from the beginning of life.”
Neuwirth explained that the International Forum on Research Excellence is a well-established conference that is held every year. “Stephanie was inducted not just as a student member but an acknowledged member,” Neuwirth said.
The research in its entirety has taken approximately two years prior to Velez’s presentation, said Neuwirth.
“I think she’s the quintessential role model of a student who takes the opportunities that are before them and capitalizes on them, and takes the risk,” he said.
Neuwirth added that Velez has also taken the time to mentor younger women in STEM, who are in the lab. As far as what’s next, Velez is currently waiting to hear back from PhD programs she has applied to.
“I would like to further expand on the research I’m doing now and make it so that I can study more on how different time periods of presenting lead into the body causes an effect,” she said. “I would like to continue with lead poisoning and how it effects the brain—I’m interested in developmental issues within the brain and how different toxins cause that.”
Velez’s parents Susan and John couldn’t be prouder of their daughter and said she is particularly a great example for other young women who are interested in STEM.
“She just puts 100 percent into everything she does,” said Susan. “She has a real passion.”
She added that she doesn’t think people necessarily realize how important STEM and the research that they do is, especially on Long Island with there being a lot of issues with lead being found in the school’s drinking water.
“I like that it’s bringing awareness a little bit more and also showing how hard these researchers work and put in their time,” she said.
“She’s just very hardworking,” said Velez’s father, John. “She’s up two or three in the morning to get going at six to go back to school, and then stay late for research classes, and then she’s playing two sports, lacrosse and volleyball—she’s just hardworking, and to keep up her grades and do sports at the same time— it’s amazing.”
The LIA Research Institute has released a new economic impact analysis of Farmingdale State College, finding that the institution generated nearly $1 billion in regional economic activity and supported close to 10,000 jobs between 2020 and 2025.
The study evaluated college spending on operations and construction, along with expenditures by students and visitors, and measured the ripple effects across Nassau and Suffolk counties.
“Farmingdale State College is an economic engine for our region, enabling Long Islanders to obtain a quality education and secure jobs while also serving as a major employer and community asset,” said Matt Cohen, president and chief executive officer of the Long Island Association. “The LIA was proud to partner with Farmingdale to conduct this illuminating analysis to demonstrate its ripple effect throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties.”
The LIA Research Institute is the research arm of the Long Island Association, a nonprofit, nonpartisan regional business organization that has operated for more than a century.
According to the report, Farmingdale State College generated $272 million in economic impact in 2025, driven primarily by operational expenditures including administrators, faculty and support staff. The college has also expanded investments in infrastructure to support new academic programs, with several construction projects underway, including a 50,000-squarefoot Computer Sciences Center. Construction-related activity through 2028 is projected to add approximately $250 million to the regional economy.
“Colleges and universities are remarkable public assets, not only as major employers but as engines of social mobility, workforce development and innovation,” said Robert S. Prezant, president of Farmingdale State College. “FSC plays a vital role in the local and regional economy, and this report solidifies that role with meaningful data. Through our innovative programs, we continue to attract talented students who will shape Long Island’s future workforce.”
Founded 114 years ago as a farming and horticultural institution, Farmingdale State College now educates more than 10,000 students annually in programs including engineering, health sciences, business and computer science.
“What Farmingdale creates for our community goes well beyond its campus,” said Steven Kent, chief economist of the LIA Research Institute. “The college’s spending, construction, students and visitors activate the broader economic chain within Nassau and Suffolk counties. But it’s not just dollars — the college transforms students who largely remain on Long Island, obtain high-paying jobs and create a virtuous cycle for our region.”
The LIA Research Institute used the IMPLAN economic modeling system to estimate the college’s total impact, incorporating direct institutional spending from 2020 to 2025, indirect spending by employees, students and visitors, and induced effects on regional businesses.
—Carolyn James
Historical facts about Farmingdale State University, officially known as Farmingdale State College, part of the State University of New York: Founded in 1912 as an agricultural school:
Farmingdale State was chartered on April 15, 1912 as the New York State School of Agriculture on Long Island to provide practical agricultural training, making it the oldest public college on Long Island.
Expanded mission and numerous name changes:
Over its history, the institution’s name changed multiple times to reflect its evolving mission—from applied agriculture to broader technical and applied sciences—before becoming Farmingdale State College in 1993.
First classes and early campus buildings:
Students were first admitted in March 1916 and initially lived in temporary quarters because Ward Hall (the original dormitory) was not yet completed. Historic campus buildings like Hicks Hall and Cutler Hall were constructed in 1914.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was a commencement speaker:
At the college’s second commencement ceremony on May 26, 1920, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. delivered the address, reflecting the school’s early regional importance.
A Memorial Oak for World War I:
In June 1921, a Memorial Oak was planted on campus to honor Americans who died in World War I, using soil collected from all 48 U.S. states and allied countries—a symbolic tribute to international sacrifice.
—Carolyn James
Early days of Police Science program at Farmingdale reflected its varied course offerings.
Firefighters work to clear the LIRR tracks of vehicle on Feb. 10
Nassau County police said a Port Washington man was arrested after a vehicle caught fire on Long Island Rail Road tracks in Farmingdale.
According to police, Eighth Precinct officers responded at about 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb 10 to the Farmingdale LIRR station, near Melville Road and South Front Street, after receiving a report of a vehicle on fire on the tracks. When officers arrived, they found a white Subaru engulfed in flames.
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The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police Department’s First and Third precincts and other local law enforcement and emergency service units: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
Babylon: Police report that a man riding an e bike, allegedly kicked or struck the rear tail light of a 2024 Nissan as the driver of that vehicle attempted to turn into a driveway on Alexander Street.
Amityville: A 2016 Chevrolet that was parked on Washington Avenue
Police said the driver of the vehicle was found near the scene, and after an investigation, Jorge Ferrer Hidalgo, 29, of 10 Bar Beach Road, was arrested and charged without incident with three counts of driving while intoxicated. He was scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Hempstead that day. No injuries were reported and service was restored after about an hour and a half as crews worked to clear the tracks. The investigation remains ongoing. and North 10 th Street was reported stolen at 8:15 a.m., Feb. 3. Police said the driver told them he/she left the keys inside the vehicle.
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Copiague: Suffolk Police arrested Raesean Allen, 35, of 72 Patton Ave., Wyandanch charging him with stealing $115 in merchandise from Target at 1149 Sunrise Highway.
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North Lindenhurst: A representative of King Cash Pawn Shop at 47 Sunrise Highway, called police shortCONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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While watching the Winter Olympics in Milan, you may be wondering if there are winter sports, besides dog sledding, your dog would enjoy. Skijoring is a twist on dog sledding, and Chinooks are an American breed developed by one man that excel in this sport.
THE CHINOOK was developed by polar explorer Arthur T. Walden at his New Hampshire farm in the 1920s after breeding a female Greenland Dog, supposed to be descended from Admiral Peary’s lead sled dog, to a tawny St. Bernard/Mastiff. One puppy named “Chinook” stood out from the rest and became the foundation of his namesake breed.
In 1925, Arthur Walden’s Chinook sled team was the first dog team to summit Mount Washington, and in 1927 Walden, along with 16 of his male Chinooks, went with Admiral Richard E. Byrd’s first expedition to Antarctica, where the Chinook dogs were used to haul the freighting sleds.
During the Depression, Walden sold his Chinook kennels, which in 1947 were again sold to Perry Greene, who became the sole breeder of Chinooks until his death in 1963. Over the next decades the breed was saved from extinction by people dedicated to this unique dog. Presently, Chinooks number about 1,500 and are still considered one of the rarest breeds. In 2009, the Chinook was chosen as the state dog of New Hampshire.
Chinooks are large, affectionate family dogs, dependent on their owner, with a special bond to children. They are intelligent and easy to train, with a gentle and affectionate disposition and a calm and willing work ethic. As a working breed, the Chinook thrives on regular exercise, training and competing, along with activities such as backpacking, hiking, jogging, agility and skijoring that will keep a Chinook happy and fit.
Chinooks are not a protection breed and do not make good guard dogs. They usually are tan, double-coated with black muzzles, bent ears, a busy tail and a soft look in their eyes.
In 2014, the American Kennel Club recognized Chinooks. That year I invited the new AKC breeds and their owners to the Westminster Kennel Club pre-show press conferences at Madison Square Garden. I became enamored with Chinook temperaments and versatility and first learned about the dog sport skijoring.
SKIJORING, which translates from Norwegian to “ski driving,” combines cross country skiing and dog sledding. The dog wears a sledding harness, which is attached by rope or towline to a skijoring harness worn by the human. While the person directs using skis and poles, the dog also pulls the person. This activity can be done with one dog or a team of dogs.
Equipping your dog with a proper harness and bungee towline is crucial for their well-being. Gradual training with positive reinforcement ensures they learn essential commands and build confidence on the trails.
Basic commands include:
• “Whoa” or “Stop” mean wait.
• “Easy” means go slowly.
• “Hike up” means go faster.
• “Over Gee” means go to the right; “Over Haw” means go to the left.
• “On By” means to go straight down the trail and pass distractions like other dogs.
• “Line Out” means the dog should hold the line tight and straight out in front of you, important with more than one dog to avoid line tangles.
Make sure your dog is in good physical shape before you encourage intense exercise. If you have a puppy, you should wait until their bones and joints are fully grown. All dogs should be over 35 pounds for their safety. While sled breeds like Huskies, Malamutes and Chinooks excel, other large dogs enjoy skijoring. Smooth dogs like German Shorthaired Pointers need covering under their harness for warmth and skin protection.
Now if you and your dog are not fond of snow, there is a fair-weather sport called bikejoring — but take your training wheels off first.
Babylon-area residents who would like to help pets in need can support LAST HOPE’S VALENTINE PET FOOD
Chinook- breed developed by one man in New Hampshire during the 1920s
DRIVE THROUGH FEB. 21 Donations of dry and canned dog and cat food are needed for “Nobody Starves on Long Island,” run by Gary Kaufman, who depletes his free pet food supply quickly with more requests per day from owners who can no longer afford to feed their pets or must decide whether to feed their pets or themselves. Drop-offs are accepted at Last Hope, 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. No open bags, please. Call 631-671-2588 for more information.
Jeff Szabo has been the CEO of the Suffolk County Water Authority for 16 years, and was a Deputy County Executive in Suffolk County.
As a Village Trustee, Jeff is fighting for us by:
Making sure government is responsive to the people it serves
Investing in our downtown and preserving its character
Holding the line on taxes and fighting to make make our streets safe
and former students.
“I’d like it to be a mini reunion,” said Love. “Our dancers are all going to be in the parade but I also want to try and get some former dancers to even walk if they don’t want to dance.”
She said she is especially looking forward to sharing Irish culture with the wider community.
Babylon Village Mayor Mary Adams praised the parade committee’s selection.
“For many years, Patti has been such a great teacher and mentor to so many children,” said Adams. “Patti has boosted the confidence of children, teaching them Irish culture, technique and created great teamwork and spirit— This is certainly a great reflection of who we are as a community, and with the last name of “Love,” it just adds to who Patti is as a business owner, woman, mother and friend.”
Adams said one of the highlights of the annual parade is seeing residents and visitors gather along the route to celebrate Babylon Village.
“It strengthens our pride for who we are as a people, and on the parade route with crowds and crowds of spectators—
everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day in Babylon Village, and it is not just the Irish who have smiling eyes, but all the children, families, and of course those participating in the parade itself,” she said.
Salamone said planning the parade is a months-long team effort.
“A great deal of care and collaboration goes into bringing this event to life each year and most of all, we’re looking forward to seeing the community come together,” Salamone said. “There’s nothing quite like the joy on spectators’ faces, the pride of participants, and the shared sense of celebration along the parade route. Those moments of connection and happiness are what make all the hard work worthwhile and remind us why this tradition is so special.”
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on March 22 at 2 p.m. The parade will begin on Colt Avenue, proceed to Park Avenue, continue south on Deer Park Avenue to Montauk Highway, then head to North Carll Avenue. It will conclude at the Ancient Order of Hibernians hall on Locust Avenue.
For more information, visit babylonstpatricksdayparade.com.
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of parked cars and snow piled along the street, which narrowed access for fire trucks. Some vehicles were also blocking fire hydrants.
“We had to divert vehicles to the next block over, and even that was barely passable,” Miga said. He contacted Vil-
lage officials, and the mayor sent code enforcement officers to issue tickets for illegally parked cars. “It was a reminder about the importance of keeping roadways clear.”
Miga thanked West Islip and West Babylon fire departments for assisting at both scenes.
Babylon Town Clerk Gerry Compitello is teaming up with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to help seniors learn how to avoid scams.
The free program, “Preventing the Financial Exploitation of Seniors,” will be held Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. at the AFA’s Barbara Rabinowitz Education and Resource Center, 149 Schleigel Blvd. in Amityville.
Staff from the district attorney’s office will go over common scams that target older residents, warning signs to look out for, and steps seniors can take to protect themselves from fraud and identity theft.
“Seniors deserve to feel safe and confident managing their finances,” Compitello said. “Scammers are becoming more persistent, which is why education is one of our strongest defenses.”
Scammers steal an estimated $3 bil-
lion each year from seniors, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Older adults are often targeted because they may have savings, own homes, or face memory challenges that make them more vulnerable.
District Attorney Raymond Tierney said scammers often cause “devastating financial and emotional harm,” and that education can help prevent it. “We can equip seniors and their families with the knowledge they need to recognize warning signs and report suspected fraud,” he said.
Charles Fuschillo Jr., president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation, said awareness is key. “Knowledge and information are crucial tools seniors should have to protect themselves and their finances,” he said.
The event is free, but registration is required. Call (631) 223-4000 for more information or to reserve a seat.
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ly after 1 a.m., Jan. 30 to report that an automatic alarm at the businesses had been activated. The representative could not immediately provide police with a list of items stolen, if any.
Deer Park: Someone shattered the front glass door of Island Mini Mart at 544 Commack Road January 30, gaining entry to the store and stealing lottery tickets and cigarettes. That incident was reported shortly before 5 a.m. ARRESTS
Driving While Intoxicated/
Impaired: JoseDavid Ramos Lopez,27Hilltop Ave., West Babylon; Hmilmas Ashraf, 37, of 100 Stonecutter Road, Levittown; Jose Ariasyanes, 32, of 442 Bergold Street, Brentwood; Josue Marquez Ochoa, 34, of 4 North Peters Boulevard, Central Islip; Tomas Lopez Lopez, 27, of 19 Bay Shore Avenue, Bay Shore; Shelby Brewster, 35, of 41 Pendale Drive, North Amityville; Andres Castillo Guzman, 24, of 1040 North Clinton Avenue, North. Lindenhurst; Maria Cruz Reyes, 34, of 1375 Ferndale Boulevard, Central Islip; Forsey Roundtree, 29, of 80 Con -
cord Rd., Shirley; George. Rice, 62, of 563 5 th Avenue, Bay Shore; Lisa Jewell 63, of 411 47 St., North Lindenhurst; Stephen Hanrahan, 42, of 194 N. Pine Street, Massapequa.
Leaving the Scene of an Accident: Jarrett Dichter, 27, of 237 South 16 Street, Lindenhurst.
Petit Larceny: Kevin L. Purnell51 of Nathalie Ave., Amityville; William D. Skinner, 55,of Williams St., Amityville; Andrew Galushka, 20, of 117 East Granada Avenue, Copiague; James Bamundo, 68, of 403 North 4 Street, Lindenhurst; Jhon Vivas Cam -
puzano, 32, of 21 Millpond Lane, Bay Shore; Valentina Cassarino, 26, of 250 Grant Avenue, Copiague; Mary Gore, 44 of 271 Cyprus Dr., Mastic Beach; William O’Connor, 36, of 818 Freedom St., North Babylon; Ismahane Merazga, 40 of 55 Wall Street, East Farmingdale
Burglary: Joseph Porter, 37, of 27 Manor Dr., Shirley; Thomas Decker, 25, of 315 West 12 Street, Deer Park. Grand Larceny: Franco Chuquilin, 31, of 1552 North Thompson Drive, Baywood; Hunter Donohue, 25, of 11 Heston Rd., Shirley.
Robbery: David Alfaro, 28, of 20 Birch St., Central Islip; Brandon Johnson, 22 of 1189 Northville Turnpike, Riverhead.
People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.
The West Islip Fire Department is holding its annual St. Paddy’s Pot of Gold Elimination Raffle and Party Fundraiser on Saturday, March 14, at its headquarters at 309 Union Blvd.
The evening begins at 6 p.m. and features a full corned beef and cabbage dinner, along with unlimited wine, beer and soda. Tickets for two adults cost $70 and include entry into the cash elimination raffle.
Only 350 tickets are available. To secure yours, call (631) 682-4236 or (631) 6616440.
For more information go to wifd.org.
The Village of Babylon will be opening applications for summer employment beginning February 17, and can either be picked up in the mayor’s office at the Village Hall or printed from the village website at villageofbabylonny.gov.
Opportunities will be open for the village’s summer recreation camps and for the parks, highway and greenhouse departments.
Applicants should be at least 16 years of age. Applications will be accepted for residents 15 years old only if workers are needed.
Interviews will be held in May for all positions.
For any questions, please contact the mayor’s office at (631) 669-1212.
The Village Hall is located at 153 W. Main St., Babylon.
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: Please note: All meetings are subject to change without notice.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
•The True Story of the Culper Spy Ring: 2 p.m., at the Babylon Village Historical Museum, 117 W. Main St., Babylon Village. Learn the true story of the Culper Spy Ring from former Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer, author of George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring: A History and Tour Guide. History buffs have long been fascinated by the operation of the Long Island-based Culper Spy Ring during the American Revolution, especially since the airing of the AMC series “Turn.” Over the years, there have been many legends, such as the role played by Anna Strong’s clothesline, and suppositions about how the spies operated to support George Washington’s Continental Army. The PowerPoint lecture separates facts from fiction and details the ingenious operation of the intelligence network that helped the Patriots win the war. Free for BVHS Members, $5 for nonmembers. For more information, call the
museum @ 631-669-1756.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23
•Babylon School Board of Education meeting: 7:30 p.m. For meeting information, call 531-893-7925 ; or visit their web site @ http://www.babylon.k12.ny.us
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
•Village of Babylon Board of Trustees meeting: 7 p.m. (work session); 8 p.m. (regular meeting); Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For additional meeting information, call 631-669-1500; or email: info@villageofbabylonny.gov; or visit the web site @https://www.villageofbabylonny.gov.
•Deer Park School Board of Education meeting: 8 p.m. at the District Office, 1881 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park. For more info., call 631-274-4013; or visit the web site @http://www.deerparkschools. org.
•West Islip School Board of Education meeting: 7:30 p.m., Beach Street Middle School, 17 Beach St., W. Islip. For info., call 631-893-3200.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
•Town of Babylon Town Board meeting: 3 p.m., Town Board Room, 200 E.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging residents on Long Island and across the state to take a few minutes to see whether they have unclaimed money.
The annual observance is intended to raise awareness about forgotten funds and help reconnect people with money that belongs to them. In 2025, the comptroller’s office returned more than $580 million to rightful owners statewide, including through a new fast-track program that automatically mails checks to eligible individuals without requiring a claim form.
“Spend a few minutes on Unclaimed Property Day checking for your lost money,” DiNapoli said. “It’s free, easy, and the money is yours. Lost funds can
come from an uncashed check, an unused gift card or a forgotten refund — even small amounts can add up.”
Unclaimed funds are turned over to the state when people lose track of money owed to them. Common sources include utility security deposits, trust accounts, old bank accounts, uncashed checks and unused gift cards. The funds do not expire, and residents can search for them at any time.
The comptroller’s office maintains an online database where people can check whether money is being held in their name. A county-by-county map showing unclaimed funds owed to residents statewide is also available. More information is available at osc. ny.gov/unclaimed-funds.
Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst. For additional information, call 631-957-3100.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
•Village of Babylon Planning Board: 7:30 p.m. @ Village Hall, 153 W. Main St.,
Babylon. For additional meeting information, call 631-669-1500; or email info@ villageofbabylonny.gov, or visit the web site @https://www.villageofbabylonny. gov.
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Tickets are officially live for Lindenhurst’s 4th Annual Chamber Basket Auction taking place on April 15 at the Fireman’s Pavilion. Doors open at 6 p.m. Drawing begins at 7:30 p.m.
The night will include baskets, raffles and community fun. There will also be a cash bar and food available for purchase. They are also now accepting basket and
item donations from local businesses. Tickets are required for this event and are $20, which includes one sheet of 25 tickets, coffee, tea and dessert. Please visit lindenhurstchamber.org/events. The Fireman’s Pavilion is located at 555 Heling Blvd., Lindenhurst. For more information, please call (631) 226-4641.
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The Rev. Melissa Boyer
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County executive, now the GOP nominee for governor, has plenty to say about Hochul at convention
By Chris ColuCCi, ABig Ail grieCo & AngelinA Zing Ariello of the Herald
After three days of official business, rallying the party faithful and nominating the state Republican slate, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman was front and center at the party’s convention in Garden City last week, and accepted the GOP’s nomination to be its gubernatorial candidate.
If elected, Blakeman would be only the second Long Islander to become governor, 127 years after Teddy Roosevelt did so, and the first Nassau County executive to hold the state’s top office.
Blakeman criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul and pledged to cut income taxes for middle-class families, reduce electricity bills by rolling back stateimposed fees and mandates, and redirect spending he said is being wasted to instead fund schools, infrastructure, hospitals and services for veterans.
“Taxes are soaring, electric bills and insurance premiums keep climbing out of control,” Blakeman said on Feb. 11, the third and final day of the convention. “Crime is rising. Businesses are leaving the state in record numbers. Families and seniors are being priced out of their homes. New York ranks dead last for economic development, and number 45 out of 50 states in the nation for affordability, and it’s all a direct result of Kathy Hochul’s failed policies.” He vowed to oppose congestion pricing, protect Second Amendment rights and support law enforcement, including keeping violent offenders in prison and revisiting criminal justice policies such as cashless bail and parole standards.
“I will bring the experience, leadership and focus on public safety,” Blakeman said. “We will make you safer in your homes and your communities, and we will continue to fight for your families. I will be governor for all the people, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, abilities and lifestyles.”
Upstate Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood was introduced as Blakeman’s running mate, the candidate for lieutenant governor. Hood pledged to support Blakeman and help lead what he described as an effort to fix the state’s pressing problems. A third-term elected sheriff with more than 30 years of law enforcement service, Hood framed his candidacy around public safety and government accountability. He argued that the state has become less safe and more expensive under oneparty rule, criticizing bail laws, antipolice rhetoric and high taxes that he said have hurt communities and driven families and small businesses out of the state.
Hood said that he and Blakeman would stand with law enforcement and crime victims, cut taxes, rein in state spending and work to make New York more affordable.
“That’s the kind of leadership that I’ll bring to the lieutenant governor’s office,” Hood said. “Bruce Blakeman and
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I are running to restore common sense.”
Former Gov. George Pataki, New York’s last Republican governor, who served three terms, from 1995 to 2006, offered his support as well, making clear the party’s push to win back the governor’s office.
“I’ve known Bruce for decades,” Pataki said of Blakeman. “He is someone who loves this country and loves this state. He is someone who has dedicated his life to public service to make the lives of others better. And he hasn’t just tried. He has succeeded.”
Delegates also nominated Saritha Komatireddy, a former federal prosecutor, for attorney general, with 86.3 percent of the vote. She defeated Brooklyn attorney Khurram Dara. Komatireddy emphasized her experience prosecuting terrorism and public corruption, and pledged to focus on public safety.
“I’ve spent my life in public service and public safety,” she said. “New Yorkers are tired of seeing criminals released over and over again while families feel
unsafe in their own communities.”
The party’s nominee for comptroller, Joseph Hernandez, shared his family’s story of emigrating from Cuba after his father was a political prisoner. He criticized current Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and outlined plans to invest $1 billion in Israeli bonds and launch a proposed $10 billion “Empire Opportunity Fund.”
“I know a communist when I see a communist,” Hernandez said of DiNapoli. “My friends, he is a communist.”
Long Beach Republican Chairman Jim Moriarty pointed to Nassau County as a microcosm of the state.
“In Nassau County, the demographics and all other statistics mirrors the state of New York,” Moriarty said on the second day of the convention. “He’s got tremendous executive experience,” he added of Blakeman. “He’s shown he can win and attract bipartisan support. He’s going to be a tremendous candidate and a great governor.”
Along with Hochul, the Democratic
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slate includes incumbents Attorney General Letitia James and DiNapoli, a native Long Islander. The lieutenant governor candidate is Adrienne Adams, the former speaker of the New York City Council.
Hochul received a boost in her campaign when current Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado suspended his campaign for governor, deciding not to challenge her in the Democratic primary.
Blakeman is expected to face a challenge in the Republican primary from Libertarian candidate Larry Sharpe. That election is June 23. The general election is on Nov. 3.
Despite Republican support inside the building, Democrats outside made their presence known on Feb. 11.
“We’re here to send a message to our Republicans over in the hotel across the street that we’re not going to stand for electing a man as governor of this state who’s going to kowtow to Donald Trump,” state Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs said.
By ALYSSA R. GRIFFIN & JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO of the Herald Community Newspapers
Second installment in a series about water.
It’s impossible to discuss Long Island’s groundwater without addressing Northrop Grumman.
The Long Island aeronautics industry was a key asset to the United States armed forces in the last century, testing and manufacturing nearly 30,000 airplanes for the U.S. Navy starting in the 1930s, and later producing the lunar module for Apollo 11’s landing on the moon. For over 50 years, the Northrop Grumman Bethpage Facility and Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant Site was at the center of American defense and innovation — and one of the largest chemical contamination sites in New York.
According to the state Department of Environmental Conservation, the degreasing agent trichloroethene leaked from NWIRP’s plumbing and dumping sites into the Magothy Aquifer — which provides water to much of Nassau County — creating the Navy Grumman groundwater plume.
tions or captured in granulated carbon, preventing any future leaks.
The DEC’s 2019 Record of Decision was the first formal plan for cleaning up the site. Before then, there were around 10 extraction wells in the affected area. Since the ROD, the number of wells has risen to 26, supported by five watertreatment plants. The aggressive plan to stop the plume’s southward migration was motivated by the DEC’s zero-tolerance attitude toward chemical contamination, Pelton said.
“Groundwater exists in these voids between grains of sand and soils in what we call pore spaces,” Granzen explained. “Water moves in between those pore spaces. When the contaminants get mixed with the groundwater, that causes movement.”
“The water districts should not have to address this,” Pelton said. “That’s the primary driver here: removing the TCE from the aquifer system so that we’ve got a better drinking water source.”
The plume is a twomile-by-four-mile body of TCE with the potential to leach into Long Island’s South Shore waters and the Great South Bay, according to Jason Pelton, director of Remedial Bureau D in the DEC’s Division of Environmental Remediation.
“As plumes go, it’s probably the largest in New York state,” Pelton said. “It may be one of the largest in the country.”
Bethpage’s tarnished legacy
Shortly after the plume was identified in 1983, the DEC formed a partnership with both the responsible parties, the Navy and Northrop Grumman, to begin restoration efforts. The two groups operate extraction wells, large structures that siphon water out of the aquifer, filter out TCE, and send the water back underground by way of recharge basins.
“I’ve been very impressed with the Navy and Northrop Grumman’s ability to locate these wells precisely where they need to be, and to see the contaminant numbers that are coming out in these locations,” Kristin Granzen, DEC project manager for the U.S. Navy Bethpage site, said.
The joint cleanup effort processes about 10 million gallons of contaminated water per day, according to DEC documents provided to the Herald. The agency estimates that about 80 percent of the contamination — 276,000 pounds — has been removed from the Magothy Aquifer and destroyed in chemical reac-
The DEC’s goal is to reduce the aquifer’s TCE levels to 5 parts per billion, the groundwater safety standard, though much of the plume’s area is still over 50 ppb, according to DEC map data from May 2025.
“The fact that it’s predominantly TCE makes it a little bit easier,” Pelton added. “The challenge is the magnitude of the contamination … I would say maybe we’re pumping in the interior of the plume for 30 or 40 more years.”
Chemicals linger, at what cost?
While the cleanup continues, the plume’s public health effects have been a topic of endless discussion. Its cleanup is made possible by collaboration with local municipalities, home to the county’s hundreds of monitoring wells collecting data on groundwater. They are a strict quality-control measure assessing whether the water is safe to consume or to use in irrigation.
Kevin Reilly, who oversees the monitoring of the Massapequa Water District as its superintendent, told the Herald that if the chemicals posed no real health risks to the community, there would be no need for the decades-long cleanup effort. The district serves parts of Massapequa, Massapequa Park and North Massapaqua, all areas just south of Bethpage, where the plume originated.
After filtration, there are no risks to residents’ health, the DEC maintains. “I would say the overall health of the aquifer is healthy,” Pelton said. “It’s important that people know that their drinking water is really high quality, and it’s absolutely safe to drink that water.”
According to a chemical profile from the Agency for Toxic Substances and
Courtesy Department of Environmental Conservation this map shows the estimated extent of the navy grumman groundwater plume, which was first identifed in 1983, based on the most recent data from 2025.
Disease Registry, a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, TCE can be a carcinogen with high exposure, and the state Department of Health conducted an environmental health investigation in Bethpage, finalized in 2013, on whether long-term exposure to contamination from the sites had affected local cancer rates.
According to the department’s report, there was no correlation between the presence of TCE in the aquifer with cancer rates on Long Island. The most commonly diagnosed cancers in the areas affected by the plume were those typically seen most often in adults, and no single rare cancer type appeared more than once. Most diagnoses occurred at ages when cancer is generally most common. There was no indication that the cancers were linked to environmental findings.
The health department continues routine monitoring of drinking water and remediation efforts to protect public health as the cleanup progresses.
At the request of the Bethpage community, the department is revisiting the
2013 study, and its work is expected to be completed by the end of this year. In a written statement, the department told the Herald that the update cannot provide a direct link between cancer cases and environmental exposure, including the plume. Evaluations of environmental exposure can draw some health associations, but they cannot determine causality.
“There is no new threat to public health, and prior exposures have been addressed for more than a decade due to the efforts of New York State,” the statement read. “The Department is currently working on the study and upon completion of the report will announce findings and host a public meeting.”
The race against the spread
The state continues its effort to clean up the plume while keeping the affected communities informed. The DEC facilitates regular community meetings through its Community Participation Working Group, comprising elected officials, agencies, businesses and experts
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that meet on a quarterly basis. The group was established to foster dialogue, improve public understanding, and encourage discussion of the cleanup.
The DEC staff also provides regular project updates at Bethpage Community Council meetings, which are held at the Bethpage Public Library and open to the public.
According to the DEC’s January Groundwater Plume Cleanup Update, public water suppliers treat groundwater using established methods to contain regulated contaminants before they reach homes and businesses. Water is drawn from designated sources, treated to meet all federal and state drinking water standards, and distributed through a network of mains and storage tanks. Throughout the process, water quality is continuously monitored to ensure that it remains safe to drink.
The challenge is the magnitude of the contamination.
Jason PelTon Remedial bureau director, Department of Environmental Conservation
“We work really closely with the water districts in Nassau County,” Pelton said. “Every single day they provide high-quality drinking water that meets all of the New York State Department of Health drinking water requirements.”
The system relies on multiple safeguards to maintain high water quality and protect public health. This approach ensures that if standards are not met, suppliers notify customers and take corrective action, which can include temporarily taking wells out of service.
Negotiations among public water suppliers, the DEC, Northrop Grumman and the Navy have focused on funding the treatment systems used to maintain safe drinking water. The Bethpage Water District, for example, operates treatment systems that are considered among the most advanced in the nation, according to the DEC.
Though it is currently not affected, the Massapequa Water District is just outside the current spread of the plume. “We are not an active part of the cleanup yet,” Reilly said. “We monitor — there’s monitoring wells that we get the data from the Navy and their consultants and the DEC. But we don’t have any contamination in our wells from the Grumman Navy plume at this time.”
Common misconception has led many Long Island residents to believe the entirety of the South Shore has been impacted, which is not the case. Nonetheless, Reilly said, “The plume is migrating and flowing towards our district.”
He explained that while large-scale, permanent systems for treating the underground water are currently under construction, temporary systems have been installed along the leading edge of the plume. They operate on a smaller scale, but they are designed to be mobile, and can be relocated as needed to respond to changing conditions while the permanent treatment infrastructure is being completed.
“The water districts to the north of us are already treating their wells for the contaminants, and they’ve spent millions upon millions of dollars to get these treatment systems in place,” Reilly said. “We haven’t had to do that yet — we’re watching. We don’t want to have to do that, and we’re constantly involved in pushing to get these Navy treatment systems up and running, to treat the groundwater.”
Northrop Grumman did not respond to requests for comment.
the northrop Grumman rW-21 Area Groundwater extraction and treatment
pumped out of the aquifer, before sending it back underground.
Courtesy Northrop Grumman northrop Grumman was a major manufacturer in the aeronautics industry for the u.S. armed forces. Above, airplane parts in of one its factories.
study that shows local governments and corporations working together to protect communities. The plume’s development and spread also show that the consequences of a mistake can be challenging to deal with, and that decades of damage require as much or more time to repair. The DEC’s expertise, Northrop Grumman and the Navy’s willingness to take responsibility, and the help of local water districts, were essential in making the restoration effort possible.
The public can receive updates about the plume cleanup effort at the DEC’s Bethpage Community Council meetings at the Bethpage Public Library, the Navy’s semi-annual Resident Advisory Board meetings online at NAVFAC.Navy.Mil/Divisions/Environmental, and Northrop Grumman’s website, NorthropGrumman.com/Sustainability.
deCeX6 is an early exploration well designed to support the cleanup of the plume. the well, installed in the town of oyster Bay by the State department of environmental Conservation, awaits potential future use if needed.
By Christie Leigh Babirad
Caroline Walsh
Lindenhurst
I was food shopping at Lidl in West Babylon and I saw a handicapped lady and helped wheel her to the rehab center nearby.
Kathy Palumbo
North Babylon
I help people find what they’re looking for whenever I’m familiar with a place. It’s something I don’t think about, I just do it.
Lily Rios
Copiague
With the last snowstorm we had, the mailman got his truck stuck in the snow and I helped get him out.
Elizabeth Arena
West Babylon
I was in the supermarket and had an arm load of things because I couldn’t find a shopping cart. There was a long checkout line and every single person on that line let me ahead of them.
Kate Szmidt
North Babylon
I receive a lot of kindness from my five cats. They’re the nicest creatures ever. I enjoy being kind to people, and working at the local libraries I feel makes me happy because I am able to help people.
By Andrew Coen
Acentury after the team’s founding, Harlem Globetrotters storied history comes alive when the latest iteration of the quickfingered hoops stars return here.
The Globetrotters bring their 100 Year Tour to Nassau Coliseum, on Feb. 21, giving fans a chance to see the team’s well-known acrobatic dunks, trick shots and long-range shots up close. This special appearance marks the first time the iconic team — debuting their new 100 Year jerseys — has performed in the arena against longtime rivals, the Washington Generals, since 2017. From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, everyone will certainly feel the history, the joy, and those “wow” moments in true Globetrotters style.
What started with Curly, Meadowlark, Wilt, and Geese continues on today with Hammer, Torch, Bulldog, Cheese, Jet, Wham, Thunder, TNT — and so many more. Taking inspiration from the fun-loving and awe-inspiring players of the past, today’s Globetrotters stars are ready to wow you on the court and in the crowd
The team is full of a number of talented men and women basketball players who were for various
courtesy Harlem Globetrotters Andrew “Big Dog” Whitsett, right, a 7’1” forward/finisher, commands attention with his size and presence on the court.
Wild days in the Bronx
reasons counted out throughout their lives, according to Lucius “Too Tall” Winston, who has spent the last nine years with the Globetrotters. Winston, despite his nickname, only measures 5’11’’ and was told by a former coach at age 15 he was too short to play college or professional basketball.
“You have a ton of guys through our team that had to face adversity and that builds character,” he says. “I got a chance to see that coach a couple years ago after he saw me play and he said he wanted to apologize for what he said to me and I told him if he didn’t tell me those words at that age I probably wouldn’t be where I am today.”
The centennial season’s “5th Quarter” postgame session gives fans some special moments with players. and
Chazz Palminteri is back on the Paramount stage with his electrifying solo performance of “A Bronx Tale,” the autobiographical one-man show that launched his remarkable career. Riveting and deeply personal, it draws on Palminteri’s bruising Bronx childhood, including the moment — at nine-years-old — when he witnessed a gangland killing that forever shaped his view of the world. Palminteri inhabits 18 vivid haracters, seamlessly shifting between friends, foes and family members to conjure an entire neighborhood with nothing but his voice, physicality and storytelling prowess. First written and performed in 1989, “A Bronx Tale” became a sensation, hailed as one of the most sought-after properties since “Rocky.” The original production paved the way for the acclaimed film adaptation — directed by Robert De Niro — and later a hit Broadway musical.
Sunday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com.
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pursue their dreams — anything is possible with good
Winston is as fanatical about basketball today as he was as a young player in his hometown of Russellville, Ala. His love of the sport has crossed from player to coach to motivational speaker. Winston dedicates his personal time to organizations that shine a light on the sport with emphasis on leadership, team work and focus. True joy for him comes with motivating kids to get out of their comfort zone and pursue their dreams — anything is possible with good character, good grades and hard work.
• Tickets range from $50-$200; available at ticketmaster.com and harlemglobetrotters.com
The Globetrotters have revolutionized the sport of basketball throughout its 100-year history, including popularizing the slam dunk The team’s roster includes Zeus McClurkin, who set a record for the most dunks in a minute with 16 in 2016.
• Nassau Coliseum, Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale
Guard Lucius “Too Tall” Winston’s favorite trick is the 2 Ball Spin. He holds eight Guinness World Records, including Most Figure Eight Dribbles in One Minute (2020 and Most Three Point Shots Made By a Pair in One Minute (2020).
In addition to the Globetrotters’ famed high-flying dunks, the number of longdistance shots are always a thrill.The Globetrotters famously introduced a 4-point shot in 201, 30 feet from the basket, which is seven feet longer than the NBA’s three-point line.
Winston, who played college basketball at Tuskegee University, relates that interaction with the fans is what makes attending a Globetrotter game particularly unique. Among the signature moments, the team holds a free postgame autograph session. And during the game those in the crowd are frequently called down to the court to participate in stunts. Everyone can also take part in premium options that enable pregame access to meet players along with joining the team for warmups on the court.
“You get to see guys that can play the game at a high level who can jump out of the gym and shoot the ball extremely well and you’ll also see plenty of entertainment as well,” Winston says. “It’s a high quality game from start to finish and then at the end fans are allowed to come down courtside and get autographs and take pictures with us.”
McClurkin, who set a record for the most dunks in a minute courtside and get autographs and take pictures with us.”
future Hall of Famers like Wilt Chamberlain and Connie Hawkins; or Curly Neal and Meadowlark
International icons, the Globetrotters are considered “ambassadors” of the game, beloved the world over for their special brand athleticism that combines the skills and foundations of basketball with a uniquely theatrical flare. From breaking the NBA color barrier with alums like Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton signing a pro contract as a member of the New York Knicks or courting future Hall of Famers like Wilt Chamberlain and Connie Hawkins; or Curly Neal and Meadowlark Lemon dazzling sellout crowds; to ushering women into professional basketball; to the current group, the Globetrotters’ reach and impact attract attention.
Tilles Center Atrium becomes an intimate lounge to showcase exciting up-and-coming jazz talent Sarah Hanahan, presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center. The dynamic, soulful alto saxophonist is swiftly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in jazz. A graduate of both the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz and The Juilliard School, she blends deeprooted swing and bebop traditions with a bold, modern intensitySince stepping onto the scene, Hanahan has performed with an extraordinary range of jazz luminaries. =Her commanding tone, technical mastery, and melodic imagination have taken her to major stages across the U.S. and abroad, with regular appearances at premier New York City venues. Whether fronting her own quartet or collaborating with some of the music’s most revered artists, Hanahan plays with passion, precision and an unwavering commitment to the ever-evolving art of jazz.
The current team of elite men and women, holders of an unprecedented 60+ Guinness World Records, including 18 set just last year — the most of any team in any sport — bring a fresh look of gravity-defying dunks and game-changing tricks against their renowned rivals in this special centennial season.
Thursday, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.
Babylon Village Arts Council features Marie Letourneau at their Museum of Miniature Art, MoMA, ongoing through February. Letourneau is a Long Island-based illustrator and author and her work is influenced by whimsical worlds and visual storytelling.
• Where: Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society, 117 W. Main St., Babylon Nathaniel Conklin House, 280 Deer Park Ave., Babylon.
• Time: Ongoing
• Contact: bvacuttendorfer@ gmail.com
Members Show at Webster Bank
Babylon Village Arts Council hosts a members show at Webster Bank throughout February.
• Where: Webster Bank, 180 W. Main St., Babylon.
• Time: Regular bank hours
• Contact: bvacuttendorfer@ gmail.com
‘Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years’
Visit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame for its latest exhibit. The immersive exhibit (designed by LIMEHOF Creative Director, renowned designer Kevin O’Callaghan) features the 70-foot-wide set from the show’s recent 30th anniversary TV special on CBS, never before on display. Visitors can walk into the world of the Barone family and explore their home through original studio sets, which include the living room, the kitchen and other areas of the house. Also see a variety of iconic items, including original clothing, the famous fork and spoon, and the Christmas toaster, among other classic items from the series. Multimedia clips, including behind the scenes and rare out-takes and a range of related videos play in LIMEHOF’s surround sound theater.
• Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook
• Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Contact: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888
Babylon Public Library welcomes all to a showing of “Eleanor the Great,” starring June Squibb. After a devastating loss, witty and proudly troublesome Eleanor Morgenstein, 94, tells a tale that takes on its own dangerous life. No registration is required.
“Don’t stop believin’…
cardholders only and registration is required.
• Where: 1 Lee Ave., Lindenhurst
• Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Contact: lindenhurstlibrary.org or (631) 957-7755
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Children in grades Pre-K-5 are invited to First Presbyterian Church’s Kid Zone, weekly. Included is dinner, a Bible story, as well as crafts and games.
• Where: 79 E. Main St., Babylon
• Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 587-5838
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Serving Our Savior Feeding Ministry
First Presbyterian Church of Babylon holds their weekly “Grab and Go.” No questions are asked. All are welcome.
• Where: 79 E. Main St., Babylon
• Time: 4-6 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 587-5838
• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
Voyage rocks on with another dynamic tribute to Journey. The popular band takes everyone back to the ‘80s when Journey’s timeless music ruled the airwaves. Hailed by fans and critics alike, the band performs the music with chilling accuracy. Voyage is celebrated for their uncanny ability to recreate the legendary sound, energy and passion of one of rock’s greatest bands. With their blistering guitar solos, lush keyboard arrangements, electrifying stage presence, and stunning harmonies, the band has earned a reputation as the ultimate homage to Journey’s timeless music. Fronted by vocalist Pedro Espada, whose range and tone is acclaimed as rivaling the iconic Steve Perry, he’s backed by a lineup of world-class musicians — Robby Hoffman, Greg Smith, Lance Millard, and Dana Spellman — who bring every note to life with precision and heart. Voyage doesn’t just perform Journey’s greatest hits, they transport audiences back to the height of arena rock glory. From the soaring ballads of “Faithfully” and “Open Arms” to the anthemic energy of “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Separate Ways,” every performance is a journey through the soundtrack of a generation. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering the magic of Journey for the first time, Voyage promises a night of unforgettable rock ‘n’ roll.
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
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Native Garden Design Workshop
• Where: 24 S. Carll Ave., Babylon
• Time: 2-4 p.m.
• Contact: babylonlibrary.org or (631) 669-1624
Village of Babylon residents are cordially invited to attend “Babylon Connects.” Enjoy connecting with local organizations that make the Village of Babylon a great place to live, work and enjoy. No RSVP is required. Refreshments served.
• Where: Babylon Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon
• Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 669-1500 FEB
Lunar Year Celebration
Families are invited to Vanderbilt Museum to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Make a paper lantern, learn Chinese calligraphy and create traditional good luck decorations. $20 adults and youth 12+ ($18 members), $15 ages 5-11 ($13.50 members).
• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport
• Time: 10 a.m.-noon
• Contact: vanderbiltmuseum. org or call (631) 854-5579
Visit Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium for a family-friendly program with an astronomy educator. Tour the night sky from right in Centerport. Topics vary depending on the time of year, but can include seasonal constellations, visible planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. $22, $18 seniors and students, $16 child 12 and under.
• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport
• Time: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; also Feb. 27 and March 6
• Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579
Historical lecture
Learn the true story of the Culper Spy Ring from former Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer, author of “George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring: A History and Tour Guide.’ The PowerPoint lecture separates facts from fiction and details the ingenious operation of the intelligence network that helped the Patriots win the war. Free for BVHS members, $5 for non-members.
• Where: Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation
Society, 117 W. Main St., Babylon
• Time: 2-4 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 669-1756
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame welcomes Singer-songwriter Joe Louis. Combining rhythm, soul, Motown & blues, Joe Louis and the Groove always has audiences at the edge of their seats. His soulful vocals are inspired from greats like Wilson Pickett, Little Buster, and BB King, among others. His bright fierce guitar playing will touch your heart with each and every note.
• Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook
• Time: 3 p.m.
• Contact: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888
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Celebrate the Oscars
Lindenhurst Memorial Library welcomes all for large screen viewings of some of the Oscar season’s most buzzworthy movies. Attendees receive an LML Oscar party kit and ballot. Submit ballots by March 13 to be entered to win a prize. This event is for LML
Vanderbilt Museum welcomes Anthony Marinello, CNLP, owner of native plant nursery Dropseed Native Landscapes, for a discussion on designing, creating and maintaining native plant gardens. Whether you want to support pollinators, butterflies, or songbirds, native plants provide wildlife habitat while simultaneously beautifying our landscape. $25, $22.50 members. Registration required.
• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport
• Time: 10 a.m.-noon
• Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579
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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK
U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, AGAINST CHRISTOPHER WHITE, NICOLE CONSI, et al.
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on December 9, 2025.
I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on February 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM premises known as 415 Pleasantview Court, Babylon, NY 11726
A/K/A 415 Pleasantview Court, Copiague, NY 11726. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Suffolk County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.
All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Copiague, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 195.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 021.000.
Approximate amount of judgment $477,872.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #611748/2024.
Brooke J. Breen, Esq., Referee,
Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747
26-58. 1/29, 2/5, 12, 19
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB5, -againstPUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on November 3, 2025, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB5 is the Plaintiff and PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on March 5, 2026 at 10:00AM, premises known as 662 CENTERWOOD STREET, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704; and the following tax map identification: 0100-105.0003.00-002.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF
LAND SITUATE LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 063049/2014. Robert J. Cava, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES. 26-62. 1/29, 2/5, 12, 19
Notice of formation of Gifted Angels LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/03/2025
Office location: County of Suffolk The Secretary of State of New York has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.
The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to: The LLC, 51 North Ocean Ave., Center Moriches, NY 11934 Purpose: any lawful act.
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SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
Wells Fargo, National Association, not in its individual or banking
capacity, but solely as Indenture Trustee of the Bear Stearns Structured Products Trust 2007-EMX1, Plaintiff AGAINST
Luis A. Ramirez, if he be living or if he be dead, his spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff; Marleni Macias; et al., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 4, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on March 12,2026, at 2:00PM, premises known as 58 Brook Avenue, Wyandanch, NY 11798. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District 0100 Section 083.00 Block 02.00 Lot 130.000. Approximate amount of judgment $595,811.70 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 602649/2024.
Robert A. Macedonio, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: January 21, 2026
For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831 26-67. 2/5,12, 19, 26
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY
U.S. BANK TRUST
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff against ANNA DECANIO, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, NY 10591.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 10, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on March 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM. Premises known as 59 Yacht Club Road, Babylon, NY 11702. District 0102 Sec 022.00 Block 03.00 Lot 042.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Babylon, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $274,327.07 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 201669/2022. Cash will not be accepted at the sale.The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.
Ronald L. Goldsein, Esq., Referee File # 2236-000488 26-68 2/5,12, 19, 26
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-26102290 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 43 Green Street, Huntington, NY 11743, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Huntington is Fine Inc. 26-85. 2/19, 26
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Rare Mix Group LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/13/2025. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 23 Briarwood Road, Wyandanch, NY 11798. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 26-87. 2/19, 26, 3/5, 12, 19, 26
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
SENECA RESTAURANT HOLDING, LLC. Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 01/13/26. Office in Suffolk Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 840 Long Island Ave., Deer Park, NY 11729. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 26-52. 1/22, 29, 2/5, 12, 19, 26
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-GEL2, Plaintiff AGAINST LUIS A. ESPINAL LOPEZ AKA LUIS ALONSO ESPINAL LOPEZ, PIERRE JUSTIN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 18, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on March 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 128 North 17th Street, Wyandanch, NY 11798. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Wyandanch, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 013.00, Block 03.00, Lot 129.000. Approximate amount of judgment $719,102.74 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603217/2017. F or sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Joseph L. Fritz, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 16-005240 88886 26-89. 2/19, 26, 3/5, 12
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS
TRUSTEE FOR HARBORVIEW 2006-8 Plaintiff, Against
REBECCA BUCICCHIA, PHILIP BUCICCHIA, et al Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/29/2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 3/25/2026 at 9:00AM, premises known as 128 Bond Street, West Babylon, NY 11704, and described as follows:
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 107.00 Block 02.00 Lot 038.000
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $462,740.93 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 602805/2022
Sabita HajareeRamsaran, Esq., Referee. - Cash bids will not be accepted at this Auction.
MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 1/14/2026
File Number: 272100011 CA 26-88. 2/19, 26, 3/5, 12
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK –COUNTY OF SUFFOLK INDEX NO.
603147/2024 FILED: 4/4/2024
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE OF ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE.
Property: 59 Williams Avenue, Amityville, New York 11701 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAA Home Equity Trust 2006-8, AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006-8, Plaintiff, against Bernard Durham and Valerie Durham if living, and if he/she any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors; administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; The People of the State of New York, The United States of America, and “JOHN DOE #1,” through “JOHN DOE #12,”
the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff's attorneys within 20 days after the service of this summons exclusive of the day of service or within 30 days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the
court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATLEY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE THE STATE ENCOURAGES YOU TO BECOME INFORMED ABOUT YOUR OPTIONS IN FORECLOSURE. IN ADDITION TO SEEKING ASSISTANCE FROM AN ATTORNEY OR LEGAL AID OFFICE, THERE ARE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT YOU MAY
CONTACT FOR INFORMATION ABOUT POSSIBLE OPTIONS, INCLUDING TRYING TO WORK WITH YOUR LENDER DURING THIS PROCESS. TO LOCATE AN ENTITY NEAR YOU, YOU MAY CALL THE TOLL-FREE HELPLINE MAINTAINED BY THE NEW YORK STATE BANKING DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-2265697 OR VISIT THE DEPARTMENT`S WEBSITE AT www. DFS.NY.GOV RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO STAY IN YOUR HOME DURING THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME UNLESS AND UNTIL YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD AT AUCTION PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO REMAIN IN YOUR HOME, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PAY PROPERTY TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAW. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS BE CAREFUL OF PEOPLE WHO APPROACH YOU WITH OFFERS TO "SAVE" YOUR HOME. THERE ARE INDIVIDUALS WHO WATCH FOR NOTICES OF FORECLOSURE ACTIONS IN ORDER TO UNFAIRLY PROFIT FROM A HOMEOWNER`S DISTRESS. YOU SHOULD BE EXTREMELY CARE -
FUL ABOUT ANY SUCH PROMISES AND ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT YOU PAY THEM A FEE OR SIGN OVER YOUR DEED. STATE LAW REQUIRES ANYONE OFFERING SUCH SERVICES FOR PROFIT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WHICH FULLY DESCRIBES THE SERVICES THEY WILL PERFORM AND FEES THEY WILL CHARGE, AND WHICH PROHIBITS THEM FROM TAKING ANY MONEY FROM YOU UNTIL THEY HAVE COMPLETED ALL SUCH PROMISED SERVICES. Notice to Tenants of Buildings in Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we provide you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. We, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAA Home Equity Trust 2006-8, AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006-8 by Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc., are the foreclosing party and are located at 3815 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115. We can be reached at (800) 269-0990. The dwelling where your apartment is located is the subject of a foreclosure proceeding. If you have a lease, are not the owner of the residence, and the lease requires payment of rent that at the time it was entered into was not substantially less than the fair market rent for the property, you may be entitled to remain in occupancy for the remain der of your lease term. If you do not have a lease, you will be entitled to remain in your home until ninety days after any person or entity who acquires title to
the property provides you with a notice as required by section 1305 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law. The notice shall provide information regarding the name and address of the new owner and your rights to remain in your home. These rights are in addition to any others you may have if you are a subsidized tenant under federal, state or local law or if you are a tenant subject to rent control, rent stabilization or a federal statutory scheme. ALL RENTSTABILIZED TENANTS AND RENTCONTROLLED TENANTS ARE PROTECTED UNDER THE RENT REGULATIONS WITH RESPECT TO EVICTION AND LEASE RENEWALS. THESE RIGHTS ARE UNAFFECTED BY A BUILDING ENTERING FORECLOSURE STATUS. THE TENANTS IN RENT-STABILIZED AND RENT-CONTROLLED BUILDINGS CONTINUE TO BE AFFORDED THE SAME LEVEL OF PROTECTION EVEN THOUGH THE BUILDING IS THE SUBJECT OF FORECLOSURE. EVICTIONS CAN ONLY OCCUR IN NEW YORK STATE PURSUANT TO A COURT ORDER AND AFTER A FULL HEARING IN COURT. IF YOU NEED FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES' TOLLFREE HELPLINE AT 1-877-226-5697 OR VISIT THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE AT WWW.DFS. NY.GOV. Sheldon May & Associates, P.C., Ted Eric May, Esq., Attorneys for
Plaintiff, Office & Post Office Address 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. (516) 763-3200 File #39450 26-72. 2/5,12, 19, 26
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CREDIT SUISSE FIRST
BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-3
Plaintiff Against SANDRA BURNS, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JUAN COLLADO AND AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO JUAN COLLADO; JUAN DANIEL COLLADO, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO JUAN COLLADO; MARILIN COLLADO AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO JUAN COLLADO; et al
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/10/2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 3/11/2026 at 11:00AM, premises known as 330 Vespucci Avenue, Copiague, NY 11726, and described as follows:
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 199.00 Block 01.00 Lot
015.000
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $725,326.55 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 024659/2008
Thomas A. Abbate, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 1/7/2026 File Number: 14-306870 CA
26-73. 2/5,12, 19, 26
Notice of formation of Red Stag Design LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS Y) on 01/02/2025 62 Bay Avenue Bayport NY 11705, County of Suffolk SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: Red Stag Design LLC, 62 Bay Avenue Bayport NY 11705 Purpose: any lawful act.
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Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0370-26101555 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Bar/Tavern under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 47 Green Street, Huntington, NY 11743, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Published LLC. 26-84. 2/12, 19
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF Suffolk, AJAX Mortgage Loan Trust 2023-B, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Series 2023-B, by U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Indenture Trustee, Plaintiff, vs. Kamona Ayres a/k/a Ramona Ayres, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 4, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on March 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., premises known as 71 Ronald Drive North a/k/a North Ronald Drive, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Amityville, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 165.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 003.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $762,116.69 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610279/2022.
William J. Garry, Esq, Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 212836-1 26-78. 2/12, 19, 26, 3/5
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, Wilmington Savings FunD Society, FSB, As Owner Trustee of the Residential Credit Opportunitiees Trust VI-A, Plaintiff, vs. Ralph A. Santiago a/k/a Ralph Santiago,
ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 29, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on March 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., premises known as 152 Gracie Drive, North Babylon, NY 11703. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 120.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 007.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $455,388.60 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 604149/2025.
Francesco P. Tini, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 201344-1 26-79. 2/12, 19, 26, 3/5
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff against CHRISTOPHER CHODKOWSKI, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840, New York, NY 10170. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 13, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst,
NY 11757 on March 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Premises known as 222 Lido Pkwy, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. District 0100 Sec 227.00 Block 03.00 Lot 034.000. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $454,841.16 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 628798/2023. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. Deposit by certified funds only, made payable to the referee. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844)400-9633.
Jonathan A Baum, Esq., Referee File # 23-16241NY 26-80. 2/12, 19, 26, 3/5
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, Against JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE 1 THROUGH 50, INTENDING TO BE THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DISTRIBUTEES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF THE ESTATE OF GERTRUDE CABARRUS, WHO WAS BORN IN 1946 AND DIED ON MARCH 18, 2021, A RESIDENT OF SUFFOLK
COUNTY WHOSE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS 109 N. 19TH STREET, WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NEW YORK 11798, THEIR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST IF ANY OF THE AFORESAID DEFENDANTS BE DECEASED, THEIR RESPECTIVE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE AFORESAID CLASSES OF PERSON, IF THEY OR ANY OF THEM BE DEAD, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS, WIVES OR WIDOWS, IF ANY, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, et al. Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/08/2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 3/13/2026 at 1:30PM, premises known as 109 N. 19th Street, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798, and described as follows:
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 039.00 Block 02.00 Lot 077.000
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $373,895.78 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 622857/2021
Arthur J. Burdette, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEIS -
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER, -againstPETER WARDE, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on December 11, 2025, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER is the Plaintiff and PETER WARDE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on March 12, 2026 at 1:30PM, premises known as 44 BROOKTREE CIRCLE, LINDENHURST, NY 11757; and the following tax map identification: 0103-017.00-03.00-027.000.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 624171/2017.
Robert A. Macedonio, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES. 26-75. 2/5,12, 19, 26
BERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 1/8/2026 File Number: 21-300506 CA 26-81. 2/12, 19, 26, 3/5
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BABYLON SUFFOLK COUNTY, TOWN OF BABYLON STATE OF NEW YORK
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Babylon will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 7:00pm at Village Hall, 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York 11702, to consider the following: •A local law es -
the proposed Local Law will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF BABYLON
Jean Marie Parker Village Clerk
Dated: Babylon, New York
February 3, 2026 26-83. 2/12. 19
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
SUFFOLK COUNTY
SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC., Plaintiff against LIZZETTE PILTCH, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF GILBERT GEIGEL SR. A/K/A GILBERT GEIGEL, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.
tablishing a Façade Improvement Board to be added to Retail Business District Section of the Village Code.
•Proposed Local Law 0224PH of 2026 allowing the Village to adopt a budget that exceeds the “tax levy amount” as defined by General Municipal Law §3-c.
• An application for a Special Use Permit to open and operate the Whisky Down Diner to be located at 175 E Main Street, Babylon, New York 11702. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearings all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Law at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of
will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.
Ryan Nicholas Brown, Esq., Referee File # XSWMN025 26-66 2/5,12, 19, 26
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 20, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Islip Town Hall, 655 Main St., Islip, NY 11751 on March 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Premises known as 1343 5th Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706. District 0500 Sec 315.00 Block 01.00 Lot 097.00. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Township of Islip, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $331,519.67 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 201765/2022. The foreclosure sale
COUNTY OF Suffolk, Wilmington Trust, National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity, But Solely As Trustee For MFRA Trust 2015-1, Plaintiff, vs. Jean W. Laguerre, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Amended Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 10, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on March 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., premises known as 84 Herman Avenue, North Babylon, NY 11703. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 116.00, Block 05.00 and Lot 038.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $936,127.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 617365/2018. Christopher S. Como, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.:180377-7 26-64 2/5, 12, 19, 26
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, -againstANTHONY D'URSO
A/K/A ANTHONY DURSO, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE
IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on November 21, 2025, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC is the Plaintiff and ANTHONY D'URSO
A/K/A ANTHONY DURSO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on February 12, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 128 WEST 17TH STREET, DEER PARK, NY 11729; and the following tax map identification: 0100059.00-03.00-165.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 623833/2024. Robert Fuchs, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted
Notice of formation of TSB PROPERTIES, LLC (“the LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on January 7, 2026. Office location: Suffolk County. Street address of LLC: 899 Deer Park Ave, North Babylon, NY 11703. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC: 899 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, NY 11703. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
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Notice of formation of NK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 11/05/2025. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to NK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC 199 W 7th St, Deer Park, NY 11729. Purpose: Any Lawful act. 26-45. 1/22, 29, 2/5, 12, 19, 26
SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BOARD OF MANAGERS OF CAMBRIDGE SQUARE CONDOMINIUM, Plaintiff, against PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ANTOINETTE VACCARO; JOHN DIPIPPA; AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTOINETTE VACCARO; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOP-
MENT F/K/A SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA- INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; and "JOHN DOE" and "JANE DOE", Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated September 2, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, N. Lindenhurst, New York, on March 6, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. premises being in the Town of Babylon, at Copiague, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known as Unit Number 43 as shown on condominium plan entitled, "Cambridge Square Condominium", flied 8/4/87 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk as Map Number 167 together with an undivided .470 percent interest as tenant in common in the common elements of the Condominium described in the declaration of Condominium entitled, “Cambridge Square Condominium" and recorded in the Suffolk County Clerk's Office in Liber 1032 at Page 162. Said premises being known as 43 Cambridge Drive West, Copiague, New York (District 0100 Section 198.01 Block 01.00 and Lot 043.000). Said premises will be sold subject to zoning restrictions, covenants, easements, conditions, reservations and agreements, if any; subject to any state of facts as may appear from an accurate survey; subject to facts as to possession and occupancy and subject
to whatever physical condition of the premises may be; subject to any violations of the zoning and other municipal ordinances and regulations, if any, and if the United States of America should file a tax lien, or other lien, subject to the equity of redemption of the United States of America; subject to the rights of any lienors of record whose liens have not been foreclosed herein, if any; subject to the rights of holders of security in fixtures as defined by the Uniform Commercial Code; subject to taxes, assessments and water rates which are liens on the premises at the time of sale, with accrued interest or penalties thereon; and a first mortgage held by Bank of America, N.A., mortgagee, given to Antoinette Vaccaro, mortgagor, in the original amount of $420,000.00 dated 12/9/2008 and recorded 12/19/2008 in Liber 21776 at page 696. Said mortgage having been assigned from Bank of America, N.A. to Champion Mortgage Company, by Assignment of Mortgage dated 11/20/2012 and recorded 1/22/2013 in Liber 22295 at page 570. Said mortgage having been assigned from Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, by Assignment of Mortgage dated 7/6/2018 and recorded 9/25/2018 in Liber 22962 at page 324. Index No. 625163/2024 Dated: January 7, 2026
Richard Lavorata, Jr., Esq., Referee Cohen, Warren, Meyer & Gitter, P.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 98 Maple Avenue, Suite 100, Smithtown, NY 11787 26-70. 2/5,12, 19, 26
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
WELLS FARGO USA HOLDINGS, INC., -againstJUDITH VOGEL, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on October 26, 2023, wherein WELLS FARGO USA HOLDINGS, INC. is the Plaintiff and JUDITH VOGEL, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on March 23, 2026 at 3:00PM, premises known as 222A OAK BEACH RD, OAK BEACH, NY 11702; and the following tax map identification: 0100242.00-01.00-021.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 600144/2017. Robert P. Valletti, Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCA -
TION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 26-90 2/19, 26, 3/5, 12
PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF BABYLON 153 W. MAIN STREET, BABYLON, NY 11702 MUNICIPAL BUILDING PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA
February 26, 2026 NEW BUSINESS: Yael
446 Little E. Neck Road 2nd Story Balcony/ Driveway Catapano Engineering 101 Peninsula Drive 2nd Story Balconies/ Driveway/Retaining Wall
OLD BUSINESS: Rogers 375 Deer Park Avenue Site Plan Review 26-91. 2/19
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., -againstMARIE C. LANES A/K/A MARIE LANES A/K/A MARIE C. WILLOUGHBY, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on February 5, 2025, wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. is the Plaintiff and MARIE C. LANES A/K/A MARIE LANES A/K/A MARIE C. WILLOUGHBY, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Refer-
ee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on March 25, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 512 LEADER AVENUE, NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703; and the following tax map identification: 0100116.00-01.00-106.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN NORTH BABYLON, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 601035/2019. James A. Pascarella, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, At-
Notice of formation of Hampton Security & Fire Systems LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 02/06/2026. Office located in Suffolk. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 77 County Road 39A, South Hampton, NY 11968 Purpose: any lawful purpose 26-86. 2/19, 26, 3/5, 12, 19, 26 torneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES. 26-92. 2/19, 26, 3/5, 12
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
INDEX # 614569/2024
Filed Date: 11/06/2025
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial based on the location of the mortgaged premises in this action.
Plaintiff's principal place of business is c/o Celink, 3900 Capital City Boulevard, Lansing, Michigan 48906. CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, -against- JOSEPH A. LETO AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO RALPH LETO, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO; BARBARA A. LETO A/K/A BARBARA ANN LETO AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO RALPH LETO, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO; JOSEPH A. LETO III AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO JOSEPH LETO, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO; EILEEN KEILMAN A/K/A EILEEN LETO AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO JOSEPH LETO, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO’s heirs at law or next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignors, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and their
respective husbands, wives or widow, if any, and each and every person not specifically named who may be entitled to or claim to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the verified complaint; all of whom and whose names and places of residence unknown, and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained by the Plaintiff; JO ANN LETO
A/K/A JOANNE
LETO A/K/A JOANN LETO AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO JOSEPH LETO, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO as heirs at law or next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignors, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and their respective husbands, wives or widow, if any, and each and every person not specifically named who may be entitled to or claim to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the verified complaint; all of whom and whose names and places of residence unknown, and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained by the Plaintiff;; JOHN B. MIRANDI
A/K/A JOHN D. MIRANDI A/K/A JOHN S. MIRANDI AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO GATANA MIRANDI, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO; TINA M. FEINBERG A/K/A TINA M. MIRANDI
HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO GATANA MIRANDI, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO; PETER K. MIRANDI HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO GATANA MIRANDI, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO; DEBRA R. MEMET
A/K/A DEBORAH R. MEMET HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO CATHERINE MEMET, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO; KAREN M. MINUTOLO A/K/A KAREN M. MEMET HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO CATHERINE MEMET, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO; JAMES ANGELO MEMET A/K/A JIM ANGELO MEMET
A/K/A JIMMY ANGELO MEMET HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO CATHERINE MEMET, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO; JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE 1 THROUGH 50, INTENDING TO BE THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DISTRIBUTEES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT P. LETO, WHO WAS BORN IN 1953 AND DIED ON JANUARY 2, 2024, A RESIDENT OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, WHOSE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS WAS 454 NORTH INDIANA AVENUE, LINDENHURST, NEW YORK 11757, THEIR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST IF ANY OF THE AFORESAID DEFENDANTS BE DECEASED, THEIR RE-
SPECTIVE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE AFORESAID CLASSES OF PERSON, IF THEY OR ANY OF THEM BE DEAD, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS, WIVES OR WIDOWS, IF ANY, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; "JOHN DOE #1" to "JOHN DOE #10," the last 10 names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above-named defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the plaintiff's attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief
demanded in the complaint. NOTICE: YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. This action was commenced to foreclose a mortgage against 454 N. Indiana Avenue a/k/a 454 North Indiana Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. You are named herein because you may have an interest in this property.
McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC By: Caren Bailey, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff One Huntington Quadrangle, Suite 4N25 Melville, NY 11747 631-812-4084
855-845-2584 facsimile File # 24-300331
HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non- profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800342-3736 or visit the Department`s website at www.dfs.ny.gov RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process. You are not required
to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay property taxes in accordance with state and local law. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS
Be careful of people who approach you with offers to "save" your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner`s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE 16-12-20* 26-61. 1/29, 2/5, 12, 19
REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff - against - BRONX RIVER STRATEGIES, LLC, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 3, 2025. I,
the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 26th day of February, 2026 at 10:00 AM. All that tract or parcel of land, situate in Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York.
Premises known as 22 East Booker Avenue, Wyandanch, (Town of Babylon) NY 11798. (DSBL#: 0100-080.0003.00-088.00)
Approximate amount of lien $171,374.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 203657/2022. William R. Garbarino, Esq., Referee.
Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218
Dated: January 7, 2026
During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Auction Locations are subject to change.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
INDEX NO: 628672/2025
D/O/F: 10/23/2025
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
Property Address: 367 37th Street
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the property is situate.
AVAIL 3 LLC, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF RESTORATION III TRUST, Plaintiff, -against-
Unknown heirs at law of LINDA GILMORE, her next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming, under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained; PATRICK A GILMORE AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE FOR THE ESTATE OF LINDA GILMORE, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA;
“JOHN DOES” and “JANE DOES”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendant(s).
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorneys within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Thomas F. Whelan, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, entered January 16, 2026 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office.
THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a mortgage recorded in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office on March 19, 2025 in Liber M00023649, Page 132, covering premises k/a 367 37th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 a/k/a District 0103, Section 00.001, Block 04.00, Lot 108.000.
NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.
YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
The following notice is intended only for the defendants who are owners of the premises sought to be foreclosed or who are liable upon the debt for which the mortgage stands as security.
YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
PLEASE BE AWARE:
• that debt collectors, in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq., are prohibited from engaging in abusive, deceptive, an unfair debt collection efforts, including, but not limited to:
• the use or threat of violence;
• the use of obscene or profane language; and
• repeated phone calls made with the intent to annoy, abuse, or harass.
• If a creditor or debt collector receives a money judgment against you in court, state and federal laws may prevent the following types of income from being taken to pay the debt:
• Supplemental security income, (SSI);
• Social security;
• Public assistance (welfare);
• Spousal support, maintenance (alimony) or child support;
• Unemployment benefits;
• Disability benefits;
• Workers’ compensation benefits;
• Public or private pensions;
• Veterans’ benefits;
• Federal student loans, federal student grants, and federal work study funds; and
• Ninety percent of your wages or salary earned in the last sixty days.
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TO THE DEFENDANTS: The Plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action.
TO THE DEFENDANTS: If you have obtained an order of discharge from the Bankruptcy court, which includes this debt, and you have not reaffirmed your liability for this debt, this law firm is not alleging that you have any personal liability for this debt and does not seek a money judgment against you. Even if a discharge has been obtained, this lawsuit to foreclose the mortgage will continue and we will seek a judgment authorizing the sale of the mortgaged premises.
Dated: Sandy J. Stolar, Esq. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff 575 Underhill Boulevard, Suite 224 Syosset, New York 11791
516-921-3838
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REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE
SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC. ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006J4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-J4, Plaintiff - against - WILLIAM ESTRADA, et al Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 6, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 6th day of March, 2026 at 10:00 AM. All
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK TIAA, FSB, -againstPUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on December 16, 2025, wherein TIAA, FSB is the Plaintiff and PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on March 6, 2026 at 1:30PM, premises known as 215 EAST BELLE TERRE AVE, LINDENHURST, NY 11757; and the following tax map identification: 0100-189.00-03.00-046.000.
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT COPIAGUE IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 603682/2017. Latoya Roberta-Angela James, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES. 26-74. 2/5, 12, 19, 26
that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at North Amityville, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Premises known as 8 Russell Court, Copiague, NY 11726.
(District: 0100, Section: 202.00, Block: 01.00, Lot: 024.000) Approximate amount of lien $626,157.30 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 601247/2023. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Esq., Referee.
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff
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Dated: January 9, 2026
During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Auction Locations are subject to change. 26-65. 2/5, 12, 19, 26
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
U.S. Bank National Association, successorin-interest to Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2004-11, Plaintiff AGAINST Susan Papszycki; Spencer Papszycki; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 14, 2018, and Resettled August 15, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on March 11,2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 132 Central Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land,
with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Deer Park, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District 0100 Section 088.00 Block 03.00 Lot 023.001. Approximate amount of judgment $321,333.69 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 609341/2015. Thomas G. Teresky, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: January 23, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF BABYLON\ NOTICE OF TAX SALE
WHEREAS, arrears of the taxes levied for the year 2024 by the Village of Babylon, charged and imposed pursuant to law, remain due and unpaid on the several tracts, lots, pieces, or parcels of land situated in the Village of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York and described in the following list: Names of the owners or occupants are the same as appear on the 2024 Assessment Roll, and the amounts include the taxes, fees, interest charges against properties for such year. The subdivided parcels are described by Section, Block and Lot as shown on the official Tax Map No. 58 of the Village of Babylon approved by the State Tax Commission on December 17th, 1937, and duly filed pursuant to the provisions of the Tax Clerk’s Office. The parcels not subdivided are described by Section and Lot as shown on the said Official Tax Map of the Village of Babylon. Map/Block/Lot Owner Name Owner Name2
002.-01-016\ SCIMONE, PATRICIA
002.-01-017.001 SCIMONE, THOMAS & JOSEPHINE C/O PATRICIA SCIMONE
002.-01-098.002
002.-02-076.001
004.-02-046
005.-03-052.001
005.-03-096.010 SARDO, SALVATORE V.
005.-03-096.100
007.-01-005 GOLTZ, JANET
008.-01-029
013.-01-062
016.-02-045 VERDEROSA, DENISE, TRUSTEE OF VERDEROSA IRREV ASSET
016.-02-078 TIGHE, JEFFREY K ANNA MARIA TIGHE
016.-04-014
016.-04-066
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that under the authority given by law, I shall on the 28th day of February, 2026, sell at public auction at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time in the Municipal Building at 153 W. Main Street, Babylon Village, County of Suffolk, State of New York, the tax liens on the above-described lots, tracts, pieces, or parcels of land as will be sufficient to pay the unpaid taxes for the year specified, and fees, interest and charges which may be due thereon at the time of sale.
The purchaser(s) at such sale shall pay the amount of their respective bids to the Village Treasurer within (10) days after the sale, and upon such payment, the Treasurer shall give to the purchaser(s) a certificate in writing describing the real estate purchased and the sum paid therefore. (Please note, payment of the taxes due entitles the purchaser(s) to a lien being placed on the property, not an immediate acquisition of said real estate). If any purchaser(s) shall neglect or refuse to pay the amount of their bid or bids within the time described, the Village Treasurer may cancel such sale to such purchaser(s) and the parcel(s) so sold shall be deemed to have been purchased by the Village.
The owner, occupant, or any persons having an interest in any real estate sold for taxes to any party of the Village itself, may redeem the same as provided by the Real Property & Village Laws.
Andrew Reichel
Treasurer Babylon, New York Dated: February 4, 2026
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TR UST, -againstMARTHA WALLACE AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ZETTA N. OWENS, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on December 19, 2025, wherein BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST is the Plaintiff and MARTHA WALLACE AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ZETTA N. OWENS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH
LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on March 26, 2026 at 1:30PM, premises known as 43 SPRUCE ROAD, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701; and the following tax map identification: 0100-124.00-01.00006.000.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 601334/2017. Arthur Burdette, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 26-93. 2/19, 26, 3/5, 12
VILLAGE OF BABYLON, NEW YORK
PLEASE TAKE NO-
TICE that on February 10, 2026, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon, in the County of Suffolk, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:
“Bond Resolution of the Village of Babylon, New York, adopted February 10, 2026, authorizing the construction of improvements to bulkheads at various locations in the Village, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $5,150,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $5,150,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:
FIRST: AUTHORIZING the Village of Babylon, New York to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $5,150,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, to finance the construction of improvements to bulkheads at various locations in the Village;
SECOND: STATING that the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $5,150,000; appropriating said amount for such purpose; and STATING that the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $5,150,000 to finance said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal
of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable;
THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is twenty (20) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;
FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;
FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and
SIXTH: STATING the conditions under which the validity of the bonds may be contested; and
SEVENTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.
DATED: February 10, 2026 Jean Marie Parker Village Clerk 26-95 2/19
VILLAGE OF BABYLON, NEW YORK
PLEASE TAKE NO-
TICE that on February 10, 2026, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon, in the County of Suffolk, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:
“Bond Resolution of the Village of Babylon, New York, adopted February 10, 2026, authorizing the acquisition of a new hook and ladder fire truck for use by the Fire Department, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $1,941,135, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,941,135 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:
FIRST: AUTHORIZING the Village of Babylon, New York to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $1,941,135 pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, to finance the acquisition of a new hook and ladder fire truck for use by the Fire Department;
SECOND: STATING that the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,941,135; appropriating said amount for such purpose; and STATING that the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $1,941,135 to finance said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the
interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable;
THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is twenty (20) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;
FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;
FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and
SIXTH: STATING the conditions under which the validity of the bonds may be contested; and
SEVENTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.
DATED: February 10, 2026 Jean Marie Parker
Village Clerk 26-96 2/19
VILLAGE OF BABYLON, NEW YORK
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on February 10, 2026, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon, in the County of Suffolk, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:
“Bond Resolution of the Village of Babylon, New York, adopted February 10, 2026, authorizing the acquisition of a new heavy rescue fire truck for use by the Fire Department, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $1,276,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,276,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:
FIRST: AUTHORIZING the Village of Babylon, New York to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $1,276,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, to finance the acquisition of a new heavy rescue fire truck for use by the Fire Department;
SECOND: STATING that the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,276,000; appropriating said amount for such purpose; and STATING that the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $1,276,000 to finance said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the
interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable;
THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is twenty (20) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;
FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;
FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and
SIXTH: STATING the conditions under which the validity of the bonds may be contested; and
SEVENTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.
DATED: February 10, 2026 Jean Marie Parker
Village Clerk 26-97 2/19
VILLAGE OF BABYLON, NEW YORK
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on February 10, 2026, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon, in the County of Suffolk, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: “Bond Resolution of the Village of Babylon, New York, adopted February 10, 2026, authorizing the construction of improvements to the Village pool, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $500,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $500,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:
FIRST: AUTHORIZING the Village of Babylon, New York to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $500,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, to finance the construction of improvements to the Village pool;
SECOND: STATING that the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $500,000; appropriating said amount for such purpose; and STATING that the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $500,000 to finance said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable;
THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is fifteen (15) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;
FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;
FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and
SIXTH: STATING the conditions under which the validity of the bonds may be contested; and
SEVENTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.
DATED: February 10, 2026 Jean Marie Parker Village Clerk 26-98 2/19
LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT, Town of BABYLON, County of Suffolk, State of New York, on the 2nd day of February 2026, subject to a permissive referendum as provided for by Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law.
An extract of the resolution is as follows:
The WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT maintains a Capital Reserve Fund designated as the Capital Reserve Fund for Buildings and Grounds under Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law in which account there is sufficient funds to accomplish the purpose hereinafter set forth; namely, the preparation and painting of walls, and stripping, preparation and painting of all doors in the Truck House at Headquarters, and it proposed to contract for such work in order to maintain the high standards of performance of the WEST BABYLON FIRE DE-
PARTMENT in the discharge of its duties in preserving the lives and property of the residents of the community, and said work is deemed in the best interests of the residents of the WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT. The resolution further provides that there be transferred from the present Section 6(g) Capital Reserve Fund for Buildings and Grounds of the WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT a sum not to exceed Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00) Dollars for the work, and the District Treasurer is authorized to effect such transfer from time to time to effect such work.
This resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days unless in the meanwhile a mandatory referendum as provided for in Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law is required to be held.
DATED: February 2, 2026
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF BABYLON ATTEST: Mary-Beth Briordy Secretary 26-94. 2/19
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WebMD says exercise is important for quality of life as one ages and is a key to independence. It is important to think of exercise as a tool, and as with all tools, the right ones should be used with a goal to avoid injury. Fitness after 50 should prioritize some practices and avoid others.
• Focus on resistance training. Cardiovascular exercise is important for heart health and general health, but strength training also is essential to counter some of the normal effects of aging. Continuum Care, a private duty home care service, says aging results in a decline in bone density and muscle mass. Resistance exercise performed several times each week can help combat muscle loss and bone density decline.
• Opt for low-impact activities. Lowimpact exercises that involve less jumping and pounding will be easier on the joints. A doctor, physical therapist or athletic trainer can help to customize or adapt activities based on a person’s limitations or medical conditions.
• Warm up before working out. Older adults are advised to warm up muscles before exercising to avoid injury, particularly if it has been some time since you last exercised. Harvard Medical School recommends five minutes of brisk walking or time on an elliptical machine to get blood flowing to
muscles and make them pliable. After working out, it’s advisable to stretch afterwards.
• Switch to interval training. Interval training, which alternates between intense exercises and less demanding “rest” periods, offers greater benefits compared to a consistent exercise pace. Interval training helps burn extra calories and maximizes oxygen consumption. Interval training may allow for shorter workouts as well.
• Increase the number of rest days. Focusing on recovery after age 50 is important. Tissue takes more time to recover as the body ages, and that may require longer rest periods between workouts.
• Pay attention to what your body is saying. Scripps Health says that even with a doctor or professional trainer guiding workouts, an individual is the best judge if physical activity is too much or too little. Everyone should pay attention to signs of overexertion, such as dizziness, excessive fatigue or chest pain. Other signs of discomfort, such as joint pain, may mean the intensity needs to be dialed down or other exercises chosen.
An exercise regimen may need a reboot after a person turns 50. Modified activities and a slowing of pace can promote a healthy, injury-free lifestyle.
Stress is a part of life. In small doses, stress can have a positive effect. But when stress is chronic, it can take its toll on the body and mind.
Stress can make people irritable and cause them to lash out at others. Stress also can contribute to high blood pressure and adversely affect sleep. When confronting chronic stress, individuals may have to take action to find relief. These stress-busting strategies can help.
• Engage in physical activity. The Mayo Clinic says any form of exercise can help relieve stress. Physical activity boosts chemicals in the brain and endorphins that help a person feel good. Exercise also can refocus attention so a person is not preoccupied with a stressful thought or situation.
• Listen to music. Music can be calming and serve as a distraction from stressful feelings. Simply listening to music can be a quick fix for a stressful situation and a bad mood.
• Review your lifestyle. It’s easy to take on too much, but doing so can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed, says the Mental Health Foundation. Prioritizing some things over others and delegating when possible can tame stress.
• Practice mindfulness. Breathing and mindfulness exercises can be practiced anywhere. Research has shown that mindfulness can reduce the effects of stress and anxiety. Deep breathing and being in a quiet moment when stress peaks may help to reduce stress.
• Step away for a few minutes. If possible,
step away from a stressful situation, whether it is a difficult project at work or a loud room with a lot of activity going on. Many people find commuting stressful. Changing the route to one that avoids busy roads, even if it takes a bit longer to get from point A to point B, might help.
• Talk it out. Sometimes connecting with others and sharing experiences can help to relieve stress. Keeping feelings in and fixating on a situation may exacerbate feelings
of stress. Social situations that encourage talking and laughing can lighten a person’s mental load, says the Mayo Clinic.
• Don’t turn to substances. Alcohol and drugs may temporarily relieve stress, but this approach can lead to addiction and even worsen the physical and mental toll stress takes on the body.
Stress is a part of life, but finding ways to manage chronic stress is vital to long-term health.
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our most consequential responsibility as public servants, parents and community leaders is to confront emerging threats to our children’s health and wellness. Frighteningly, many of these can be found within arm’s length at our local convenience stores, and there’s a new one on the shelf.
We are all aware of the everpresent threats of alcohol, tobacco and nicotine products and the risks of lifelong addiction, cancers and terminal illnesses their use can cause. More recently, we witnessed the frightening rise of dangerous fruit- and candy-flavored vaping products that get our kids hooked on nicotine and can cause irreversible health problems like “popcorn lung.” Thankfully, our efforts to stem that tide have made slow but steady progress. Now we are confronted by the threat of a new and alarming substance — an emerging stimulant known as kratom — and it is incumbent on all of us to act swiftly to protect our communities.
with Elise Stefanik, the sixterm Republican member of the House of Representatives from upstate Schuylerville, deciding that she would not run for governor this year — and Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado dropping out of the Democratic primary — the race became a two-way contest.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, after a big re-election win in November, is now the presumptive Republican nominee. He was just sworn in to a second term as county executive, but has his eye on Albany.
“I’m on a journey,” he said. “I don’t know where the path will end.” Blakeman is a former presiding officer of the Nassau Legislature and Hempstead town councilman. He is a staunch supporter of President Trump, who has endorsed him for governor. Hochul, who is seeking a second term, and Blakeman were both at a recent Long Island Association event, at which she criticized him for having
A constituent recently contacted my office and asked to meet with me to discuss how Nassau County could address the dangers of this drug, which their son, and many others, had gotten hooked on. It had caused devastating damage, and I knew action was necessary.
It’s easy to see how people can be enticed by kratom. It is often falsely marketed as a natural, plantbased energy booster, mood lifter, pain reliever and opioid withdrawal remedy. But, as they say, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
it’s a stimulant with side effects ranging from psychosis to liver damage.
Experts at the Mayo Clinic warn that kratom has not been proven safe or to have any medical efficacy. The Food and Drug Administration similarly cautions against its use, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has labeled it a drug of concern, with side effects including confusion, delusions, tremors, psychosis, depression toxicity, liver damage and addiction. Because it is unregulated and its labeling is inconsistent, its users have little idea how much they’ve actually taken until it’s too late.
During a five-year span, poison-control centers across America received
more than 3,400 reports of kratomrelated incidents, and some cases ended in patients’ deaths. My constituent told me that when their son finally embarked on a path to recovery, the withdrawal symptoms he experienced were similar to, if not worse than, someone going through heroin withdrawal.
Based on these disturbing facts, I filed legislation on Feb. 6 that would ban the sale and distribution of kratom products in Nassau County. Those found in violation would be charged with a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and up to a year in jail for each offense.
Suffolk County has already banned kratom, and New York state restricts its sale to people over age 21. Passing my legislation would bring us in line with our neighbors in Suffolk and hopefully serve as a catalyst for a statewide ban. The fact that the Republican majority has followed my lead and filed similar legislation gives me hope that this common-sense approach to protecting public health is on the fast track to approval.
Throughout my decade as a legislator, I have remained laser-focused on preserving the wellness of our commu-
nities and protecting our young people from dangerous, misleading products that can ruin their health. In 2019 I proudly introduced and passed a ban on the sale of most flavored vaping products in Nassau — products that we have proven vape companies market directly to unsuspecting youths. The ban was later adopted statewide. The proposal built on my previous bill to restrict the advertising of age-restricted items such as cigarettes, tobacco and vaping products within 1,000 feet of establishments frequented by young people.
Before taking steps to regulate vaping, I focused intently on finishing the work that the late Legislator Judy Jacobs began to ban the sale of tobacco and cigarettes to anyone under age 21 — a goal that we achieved in 2018.
All of these proposals were ultimately enacted with bipartisan, unanimous support. As our focus now turns to kratom and addressing the devastation it has already caused for far too many families, I implore my colleagues to once again set aside our partisan labels. Banning kratom will protect our children and our communities from irreversible harm. Let’s work together and get it done.
Arnold W. Drucker represents Nassau County’s 16th Legislative District and is the Legislature’s deputy minority leader.
TNassau County coordinate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in federal immigration enforcement efforts. Hochul also denounced Blakeman’s launching a program for deputized, armed county civilians to function as a reserve force with a mission including working with local police in assisting ICE.
hey’re already mixing it up, and, Blakeman said, ‘I’m on a journey.’
In the 2014 New York gubernatorial election, then Gov. Andrew Cuomo selected Hochul as his running mate, for lieutenant governor. She had been a member of the House of Representatives. The pair won, and were re-elected in 2018. Hochul ascended to governor in 2021 when Cuomo resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment.
Hochul, of Buffalo, who became the state’s first woman governor, chose Delgado, of upstate Rhinebeck, also a former House member, as her replacement lieutenant governor in 2022. They ran together that year, but their political relationship subsequently soured, and Delgado announced last year he would not run with Hochul in 2026 but instead take her on for the Democratic nomination for governor.
In an interview before he ended his campaign, he charged that Hochul had been “capitulating to Trump.” He faulted her, for example, for the state’s turnaround on a pipeline pushed by the Trump administration, previously rejected by the state, which would send fracked gas from Pennsylvania to New York.
Many of Delgado’s charges focused on environmental and energy issues. He said Hochul had not sufficiently implemented the state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act of 2019, which aims to substantially reduce climate changecausing greenhouse gas emissions and emphasizes the use of green, renewable energy.
Delgado also differed with Hochul on nuclear power — a dominant issue in this area for decades, as the Long Island Lighting Company sought to build seven to 11 nuclear power plants, with the first constructed in Shoreham. Because of grassroots and governmental opposition, including from the administration of Governor Mario Cuomo, the Shoreham plant never went into commercial operation, and the
multi-plant scheme failed.
Last year Hochul began calling for new nuclear power generation in New York and pushing for the state to become the center of a nuclear power revival in the U.S. In her recent State of the State address, she said: “Last summer I took the bold step of green-lighting the first nuclear power project in a generation … At the time we set a goal of building one gigawatt of nuclear power” — the power generation equivalent of one large nuclear power plant.
“But if there’s one thing I believe, it’s this: Go big or go home. So I’ve decided to raise the bar to five gigawatts. That’s more nuclear energy then has been built anywhere in the United States in the last 30 years.”
Delgado said that nuclear power was a “distraction” from an emphasis on renewable energy led by solar and wind power. In terms of economics and rapid implementation in the face of climate change, he said, that was the sensible energy route.
Blakeman is also a supporter of nuclear power.
Karl Grossman has been an investigative reporter in a variety of media for more than 50 years. He is a professor of journalism at the State University of New York at Old Westbury.
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Feb. 2 report, “Violent and Disruptive Incidents and Bullying in New York Schools,” from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli should serve as a wake-up call for anyone tempted to declare victory on school safety.
While official data shows that rates of “serious” violent and disruptive incidents are near zero, bullying, cyberbullying and drug-related incidents are rising statewide — in many cases exceeding pre-pandemic levels. That disconnect matters, because it reveals a system that risks measuring safety by definitions rather than by students’ lived experiences.
According to DiNapoli’s analysis of seven years of School Safety and Educational Climate data from the State Education Department, bullying is now the most frequently reported school safety incident.
In the 2023-24 school year, bullying, not including cyberbullying, accounted for nearly two-thirds of all reported incidents statewide. Almost 30,000 bullying incidents were reported, translating to 12.4 incidents per 1,000 pupils. In schools that reported at least one incident, the rate was far higher.
Cyberbullying, meanwhile, remains officially “low” in the data, but that is precisely the problem. Anonymity, offcampus activity and the digital lives students have after dismissal make cyberbullying notoriously difficult to detect and report. The report itself acknowledges that many incidents likely go unreported. When nearly 35 percent of public schools report no bullying or
To the Editor:
Re Peter King’s column “There are better ways to resolve the immigration crisis” in last week’s issue: The videos we all saw of Renee Good and Alex Pretti being shot to death by ICE agents contradict Mr. King’s description. He referred to these horrific acts as “heat-of-the moment reactions to unexpected incidents.”
Additionally, Mr. King opposes “any requirement that ICE agents remove their masks” because “wearing masks has become absolutely essential for them.”
If only Mr. King found it in his heart to have similar consideration and respect for the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
JOSIE MARINO Lynbrook
cyberbullying incidents, the question is not whether bullying exists, but whether schools are capturing it honestly.
Drug-related incidents tell a similar story. After dropping during the period of remote learning, the number of drug incidents in secondary schools has risen above pre-Covid levels. Statewide rates climbed from 4.2 incidents per 1,000 students in 2017-18 to 6.5 in 2023-24, with especially high rates in upstate districts. These are not abstract numbers. They reflect daily realities that students, teachers and families confront in hallways, bathrooms and social spaces.
Yet at the same time these troubling trends are rising, reports of serious violent and disruptive incidents — such as assault, sexual offenses and weapons possession — have plummeted. That decline coincides not with a dramatic transformation of school culture, but with changes to reporting definitions implemented in 2021-22. Under the revised rules, incidents are only reportable if the offender is at least 10 years old, the incident meets felony criteria, and it has been referred to law enforcement.
The result is a dataset that may be technically accurate under state rules, but deeply misleading if taken at face value. Schools may still experience serious incidents that never meet the threshold for state reporting, creating a false sense of security for parents and policymakers who rely on these numbers to assess safety.
This is not the intent of New York’s school safety laws. The Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act,
enacted in 2000, and the Dignity for All Students Act, adopted a decade later, were designed to protect young people and ensure transparency in reporting harassment, bullying and violence. After the Sandy Hook tragedy in Connecticut, New York state rightly sought to refine and streamline reporting to focus on prevention. But refinement must not become minimization.
Limiting cellphone use during the school day is a modest step in the right direction. It will reduce in-school distractions. But bullying and cyberbullying don’t stop at the dismissal bell. Students carry their social worlds and their conflicts home in their pockets. Without sustained education, intervention and accountability, phones will simply resume their role as weapons after school hours.
Schools need to be honest with themselves about what these incidents are and properly report them to the State Education Department. That honesty isn’t about protecting reputations or presenting a picture of perfect calm. It’s about identifying real problems so they can be addressed.
Pretending a school or district is blissful may look good on paper, but it does nothing to protect students. Reliable, transparent data is the foundation of meaningful solutions.
If we want safer schools in reality and not just safer statistics, we must confront bullying, cyberbullying and substance use head-on, report them accurately, and commit to prevention that extends beyond the school day. Our children deserve nothing less.
Dr. William osler, one of the founders of Johns Hopkins Hospital and a pioneer in medical education and history said, “The trained nurse has become one of the great blessings of humanity, taking a place beside the physician and the priest.” Now, though, we have nurses on strike for safer working conditions and greater compensation, and educators decrying federal action to withdraw graduate nursing education from the category of “professional.”
The members of a profession are highly educated, with specialized knowledge, may be required to pass stateapproved licensure exams, and pledge to certain ideals. In the case of nursing, the pledge is to patient welfare, compassion and trust, building knowledge in the field, lifelong learning, teamwork, professional integrity, an ethical code, skillful care, and humanity. Like other professions, nursing requires prolonged learning and licensure.
So imagine the surprise to nurses, nurse educators, nurse researchers, nurse executives, hospital administrators and others when the U.S. Depart-
ment of Education declared that an advanced degree in nursing did not qualify for federal student aid. yet advanced education is one of the pathways for advancement in nursing, and many employers require a master’s degree.
In response to critical reactions to its decree, the department said it did not mean that nursing is not a profession, just that advanced nursing education at the master’s and doctoral levels did not qualify for federal student loans. In addition to reducing the amount students can borrow under the Graduate PLUS program, which previously allowed up to the full cost of a program, the government has cut in half the amount that students in nursing and social work, among others disciplines, can borrow for advanced education.
es universities to raise tuition even in fields that have limited employment opportunities and low compensation. That is certainly not the case in nursing. others support the department, arguing that there is a strong correlation between extended graduate study for women and our low rate of childbearing.
a n advanced degree in nursing doesn’t qualify for federal student aid.
No such limits have been proposed for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, optometry, osteopathic medicine, podiatry, chiropractic, theology, law or clinical psychology. Architects, physical therapists, social workers, computer scientists and accountants, however, join nursing in losing their professional status.
The Education Department is trying to limit access to government-backed loans for graduate degrees because, it says, the availability of loans encourag-
To the Editor:
As a former reporter, I cherish a free press — and with our democracy hanging by a thread, I refuse to sit by while truth tellers are silenced.
I was bothered that Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos caved to President Trump’s demand that the Post stay out of presidential endorsements. But what bothered me more was watching people cancel their subscriptions over it. That’s cutting off your nose to spite your face. Why punish a newspaper already struggling to survive? Did we forget that reporters are stationed around the world, risking their lives to bring us the truth — and that in times of conflict, they’re always the first targets, precisely so the truth never reaches us?
The Post loses $100 million a year, yet it remains an essential truth teller. This is the paper that exposed Watergate. Not surprisingly, Trump admired President Richard Nixon. Both detested the press because its job is to investigate corruption and
report the truth. And let’s not forget: a Washington Post journalist was murdered at the direction of a Saudi prince while Trump looked the other way.
While Trump manufactured a crisis in Greenland and ICE gunned down American citizens, the final board meeting of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting barely registered. Jimmy Kimmel’s being pulled off the air and the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” already feel like ancient history. Even as wars rage in Ukraine and the Middle East, coverage keeps shrinking — and that is no accident. And now Bezos is laying off a third of the Post’s staff, including a war correspondent in Ukraine. With Secretary of War Pete Hegseth blocking Pentagon reporting, Trump forming a “Board of Peace” with Putin and other authoritarian leaders, and independent news sources collapsing, who is left to deliver the truth?
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According to public reports, there are approximately 57,000 registered nurses on Long Island, with an average age of 46. In New york City and the Downstate region, there is a critical shortage of certain categories of nursing, with “disaster emergencies” declared in Manhattan, the Bronx and Nassau County. In upstate New york, over 93 percent of hospitals report extreme difficulty in recruiting RNs, and 97 percent struggle with retention. Hospitals and nursing homes have the most difficulty recruiting and retaining RNs.
Long Island is fortunate to have universities that offer baccalaureate and higher nursing programs, including Adelphi, Farmingdale, Hofstra, LIU, Molloy, NyIT, St. Joseph’s and Stony Brook. yet even with these resources, shortages remain. With the new federal guidelines, those shortages will likely persist, while retention rates drop.
I have seen the profession of nursing
from four distinct vantage points. As assistant commissioner of Higher Education in Indiana in the 1970s, I was involved in a national study of nursing supply and demand commissioned by the National Governor’s Association. In the 1980s I initiated a nursing program at Ramapo College of New Jersey, in partnership with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, which did not offer nursing.
In the 2000s I led the rebuilding of Adelphi’s historic nursing program, which had been neglected by a previous administration. We built new, state-ofthe-art nursing labs and teaching spaces, with the help of leaders at Winthrop and Northwell hospitals.
From these experiences, I learned a great deal about nursing education and practice. They are professionals at every level of education.
More than 150 Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives have authored a bill, the Professional Student Degree Act, that would include graduate nursing education in the category of professional degree, and give graduate nursing students access to the federal student-aid programs for which they were eligible just last year. Let’s hope that wisdom prevails in Congress, with hearty encouragement from grateful patients.
Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and the author of “How University Boards Work.”
